Current through September 2, 2024
Section 17.10.01.012 - HEARING PROCEDURES01.Request for Hearing Before Commission. Within forty-five (45) days from any final and conclusive initial determination of the CVCP Division, a claimant who disagrees with the determination may request a de novo hearing on the compensability of the subject claim before the Commission. Such a request must be received by the Commission within forty-five (45) days following the initial determination or order on reconsideration of the initial determination. The Commission may conduct the hearing or it may assign the matter to a Commissioner or Referee. If the matter is assigned to a Commissioner or a Referee, the Commissioner or Referee shall submit recommended findings and decision to the Commission for its review.02.Recommendation. If the Commission does not approve the recommendations of a Commissioner or Referee, the Commission may review the record and enter its own findings and decision.03.Notice of Hearing. The Commission shall give the claimant at least ten (10) days' advance written notice of the time and place of hearing and of the issues to be heard, either by personal service, certified mail, or electronically to the email address provided by the claimant. Service by mail shall be deemed complete when a copy of such notice is deposited in the United States post office, with postage prepaid, addressed to a party at their last known address as shown in the records and files of the Commission. Evidence of service by certificate or affidavit of the person making the same shall be filed with the Commission. Service by electronic means is deemed complete upon receipt by the intended party.04.Transcript of Hearing. All hearings shall be recorded.05.Subpoenas. Subpoenas shall be served in the manner provided by the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure. Witness fees and mileage shall be in the amounts provided by the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and the claimant shall pay the fees of any witness who is subpoenaed to testify on their behalf.06.Record. At the hearing the Application for Compensation filed by the claimant and any other documents in the Commission's file that contain information relevant to the issues in the case shall be admitted into the record. Such documents shall be marked for identification and the record shall specify that those documents are admitted. The Commission, Commissioner, or Referee conducting the hearing shall give those documents the weight that is appropriate under the circumstances of the particular case.07.Evidence. At the hearing the claimant may present such testimonial or other evidence that the claimant would have the Commission consider in support of the claim for benefits. Such evidence may include evidence previously considered by the CVCP Division in connection with the initial determination, or new evidence. The Commission shall allow a representative of the CVCP Division to present testimonial or other evidence in support of the CVCP Division's initial determination.08.Finality of Decision. After a hearing, the decision of the Commission shall be final and conclusive as to all matters adjudicated. Within twenty (20) days from the date that such decision is issued, the claimant may file a Motion for Reconsideration or the Commission may reconsider the matter on its own motion.09.Modification of Final Order. At the request of the claimant or on its own motion the Commission may review and amend any final order or decision, within three (3) years of the date of issue of such order or decision: a. If there is a change in circumstances that affects the claimant's entitlement to benefits;b. To correct a manifest injustice;c. If the order or award is based upon facts which were misrepresented or that were not fully disclosed; ord. To correct payments made erroneously.Idaho Admin. Code r. 17.10.01.012