Petition for Medical Treatment

The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission launched the automated Petition for Medical Treatment (PMT) Program on September 26, 2025 after completing its pilot program. The PMT Pilot Program began on January 1, 2022 and was expanded due to its success. New automation assists in speeding up decisions on the delivery of medical care. The program is available when:

• An Award has been entered,
• A treating physician is established,
• The employer is represented by counsel, and
• The request is for medical care or treatment only.

The petitioning party must include documentation supporting the requested care (surgery, diagnostic tests, physical therapy, medication, etc.). The respondent has 7 calendar days to advise the Commission and requesting party of whether the care requested is approved or denied.

If no response is received, a telephone conference will be scheduled with the Commission's Chief Deputy Commissioner (or designee), claimant’s counsel (or the claimant if unrepresented) and defense counsel.  . See the instructions included with the form to determine if a case is eligible for the program.