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Appealing a Claims Decision
You can appeal a decision that has been made about your claim if you do not agree with it.
Before starting an appeal, first discuss the issue or decision you do not agree on with your Adjudicator or Case Manager to try and find a solution. If you are still not satisfied with the decision, there are two levels of appeal available to you:
the Review Office and the Appeal Commission.
1. The Review Office
To begin your appeal, write to the Review Office at the address listed below and tell us exactly where you feel the error was made and the grounds on which you are basing your appeal.
The Review Office
Box 1042
Winnipeg MB R3C 2X4
If you prefer, you may use this Request for Review form to start your appeal. The form can be completed online, however, you will need to print it to send it to the Review Office.
It normally takes between four and eight weeks for your appeal to be considered. 2. The Appeal Commission
If after receiving your decision from the Review Office you are still not satisfied, there is one final option of appeal which is the Appeal Commission. The Appeal Commission is the final level of appeal for any claims issue.
Although the Appeal Commission functions separately from the Workers Compensation Board, it is bound by the rules set out in The Workers Compensation Act . Only issues previously decided by the Review Office will be considered. To begin an appeal with the Appeal Commission, call the Scheduling Co-ordinator at 925-6114 and ask them to send you an application to appeal. Outside Winnipeg, call collect. Please visit the Appeal Commission website for more information.
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