Rule 17 Notice of determination
Rule Text
(a) The Program shall send a Notice of the Determination to the claimant by first class mail. The Notice shall contain the following:
(1) A statement of whether the claim is granted, denied, or granted in part and denied in part;
(2) The amount of any award or partial award for loss of earnings, support or services and out-of-pocket expenses;
(3) The reasons for the Determination;
(4) Instructions for (A) requesting reconsideration or (B) an appeal before the Board, and notice of the availability of pro bono representation; and
(5) A statement indicating any service provider that will be paid directly and the amount to be paid.
(b) A claimant may agree in writing to a final determination at any time and thereby waive his or her right to reconsideration, appeal or both.
(c) If no request for reconsideration or an appeal is made within 30 days of receiving the determination, the determination shall become final.