How do I file a claim with the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission?

http://www.vwc.state.va.us/EDI/forms/new/Claim for Benefits.pdf

Various Questions and Answers relative to Filing a Claim

http://www.vwc.state.va.us/questions.htm#filing

How can I file a request for an expedited hearing in cases of financial hardship if my claim has been denied by the carrier?

http://www.vwc.state.va.us/expedited.htm

LA COMPENSACION PARA TRABAJADORES:  UNA BREVE GUIA PARA EMPLEADOS http://www.vwc.state.va.us/employees_guidesp.htm

 Prior to treatment at West End Orthopaedic Clinic, the Workers' Compensation patient should provide:

• Correct spelling of patient’s name, address, phone number(s), date of birth and social security number.
• A copy of the patient’s health insurance card in case the carrier denies the claim a bill may be submitted to their health carrier until issues are resolved.
• Employer’s name, address, zip code, phone number and contact person.
• Referring doctor or referral source.
• Copies of medical records if treated somewhere other than West End Orthopaedic Clinic.
• Specific date of the injury and the body part injured. 
• Knowledge of whether or not a panel of doctors was offered to choose from.
• Name of the workers’ compensation carrier, the adjuster’s name, and telephone number. 
• Workers’ compensation claim number.
• Attorney’s name and telephone number [if applicable].
• If a Federal employee WEOC will need to know if:  patient has filled out paperwork and have filed it to the Department of Labor [DOL].
• If a Federal employee WEOC will need to know if:  claim has been accepted and if a DOL WC claim number has been assigned.
• If a Federal employee WEOC will need to know if:  patient has received a letter from DOL giving them their accepted diagnosis code(s).

 Any questions, please contact our team of Workers’ Compensation Specialists at (804) 327.9242

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