Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Rule 7-211 - INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS211.1Under § 21(c) of the Act [§ 36 -320(c), D.C. Code, 1981 ed.], the Office shall conduct the investigation of claims as is necessary to determine all questions concerning a claim including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) The fact and degree of disability;(b) Whether the claimant is entitled to compensation;(c) Whether adequate medical care has been provided;(d) Whether adequate vocational rehabilitation has been provided;(e) The necessity, character, and sufficiency of any medical aid furnished;(f) The amount of compensation due an injured employee; and(g) Whether a change in condition has occurred sufficient to justify a review of a previously rendered compensation order.211.2The Office may utilize as part of its investigation non-adjudicative fact finding procedures including informal conferences under § 219 of this chapter to narrow issues, encourage voluntary payment of claims, and encourage agreement between interested parties.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-211