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If you dislike the award by your Worker's Compensation decision you only have a short time to appeal to the Workman's Compensation Board.  The Judge (ALJ) is required to file his decision 60 days after a decision.  You have 14 days after he files his decision to ask him to reconsider this decision.  If you miss that deadline you only have 30 days after the decision to ask for an appeal to the Workman's Compensation Board. Appeals rarely win because if there is any conflicting evidence the ALJ's decision will be upheld if there is any support for it.  The WOC board can be appealed into the Kentucky Appealate Courts which rarely overturn the Workman's Compensation Board unless the Board has misinterpreted the law.  It is important to understand that appeals courts rarely change a decision of fact.  

However a case can be reopened within the next 4 years and a higher award can later be obtained if the Workman's disability changes or if there is new evidence.  The time limitations for filing your proof and your testimony in the case and especially the medical evidence of your doctor are very strict.   Miss the filing times and you lose your case.

This is not legal advice. Only a Workers Compensation attorney should advise you about your individual Workers Compensation problems.  It is for informational purposes only.   The Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Manual is free  and written by an attorney download your copy. 

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