Time for Acceptance or Denial of a Mental Stress Claim
When one files for a MENTAL STRESS claim thru the Dept of Labor-Worker's Comp Ofc they are told that once their paperwork has been received, DOL has 180 days to ACCEPT or DENY the claim. What is the recourse if it goes OVER 180 days?
I have been on LWOP from my Federal Govt job since filing the claim and unable to continue with needed medical help due to insurance cut-off after 1st 30 days.
Thank You!
Re: Time for Acceptance or Denial of a Mental Stress Claim
They should have informed you of their failure to make a determination within 180 days, along with providing a description of the remedies you have under the circumstances. Did they do that?
Re: Time for Acceptance or Denial of a Mental Stress Claim
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They should have informed you of their failure to make a determination within 180 days, along with providing a description of the remedies you have under the circumstances. Did they do that?
well, they didn't inform me IN WRITING. i called about 2-3 times a month to check the status and maybe got to speak with my claims rep probably twice. i was told that they had a back load of cases and to just wait the 180 days. i told him each time that my fear was that my employer hadn't responded to my accusations by collecting statements from witnesses that i'd included in my claim. well, i just got a cc: to the letter they JUST sent to my employer requesting the info AGAIN. they get ANOTHER 30 days to reply. the cc: also asks me to get the statements from other empolyees in writing. the problem with that is back in may we (me and the harassing co-worker) were given letters of warning (my supervisor actually just read me mine) NOT TO SPEAK TO ANY EMPLOYEE regarding eachother so...
well, i have already replied as required. i don't know how many ways to say the same thing over and over to them but i did reply. i was feeling excited that just MAYBE i could finally get back to seeing my psychiatrist and get back on my meds. i just think it's unfair to play with people's lives like this. i'd like to even get back to work but the anxiety attacks and the depression would surely get me fired or worse, not hired.
is there any regulation out there about the # of days allowed to accept/deny? oh, and THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE. IT HELPS TO 'TALK' ABOUT IT.