12VAC35-240-60. Requests for reconsideration.
A. Any claimant or his lawfully authorized representative who disagrees with the determination of the department's review panel may submit a written request for reconsideration to the commissioner or his designee within 30 calendar days of the date of the written notice of denial of a claim pursuant to this chapter.
B. The commissioner or his designee shall provide an opportunity for the claimant or his lawfully authorized representative to submit for review any additional information or reasons why his claim should be approved as requested.
C. The commissioner or his designee after reviewing all submitted materials shall render a written decision on the request for reconsideration within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the request and shall notify the claimant or his lawfully authorized representative in writing. The commissioner's decision shall be binding.
D. Claimants may obtain further review of the decision in accordance with the Virginia Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).
Statutory Authority
§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 33, Issue 15, eff. May 4, 2017.