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Revision as of 22:55, 10 August 2021
This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on June 30, 2021. |
□ Obtain basic client information
□ Note WCB claim number
□ Determine worker’s claim status:
- a) Present benefits
- b) On what basis
- c) Pending changes
- d) Relevant decisions
- e) Pending appeals
□ Review worker’s claim in full detail:
- a) Date of injury
- b) Nature of injury
- c) Circumstances of injury
- d) Client’s job
- i) Remuneration
- ii) Duties - job description
- iii) Length of Employment
□ If claim was accepted, determine:
- a) Initial benefit rate
- b) Did benefit rate change after 10 weeks?
- i) Evidence of long-term earnings given to WCB
- ii) Client's actual work and earnings history
□ Any medical treatment and diagnosis
- a) Client’s position
- b) Doctor’s advice
- c) Board’s position
□ Permanent disability
- a) Return to previous job
- b) Return to another job with same employer
- c) Retraining
□ Long-term loss of earnings?
- a) Other advisor or representatives
- b) Workers’ advisor? Trade Union? Other?
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