Injured Workers

The Claims Services Quick Reference Guide includes information on the following topics:

 By choosing the Paperless Option, the user agrees to be bound by and adhere to the following terms and conditions:

Claimant WebFile users have the option to "go paperless". The users who opt into this program will rely only on electronic notifications from the Commission and will no longer receive paper copies of notices and filings.

Here are a few things to know about the paperless option:

 Clarification of Commission Rule 2.2(B)(3) concerning the requirements for medical records designations to be submitted at hearings and Commission Rule 4.2 describing medical records that may not be filed without Commission approval.

 These are commonly used workers’ compensation terms for the Commonwealth of Virginia. These definitions are general in nature and are not intended as a legal guide or a substitute for legal advice. Changes in the law and/or the specific facts of your case may result in legal interpretations different than those presented here.

The purpose of the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is to ensure, as much as possible, that the value of compensation benefits paid under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act does not diminish due to inflation. COLA rates change yearly and are effective October 1 of each year.

Medical Benefits:

If your claim is compensable your employer may be responsible for providing medical treatment through an insurance carrier which includes, but is not limited to:

A brief overview of the services provided by the Commission’s ADR Department, ADR FAQ answers practical questions about mediation, facilitation, and Rule 1.9 orientation sessions. It also contains the definition of ADR confidential documents, and explains the differences between them and sealed documents.