| Office of Judges’ Final Order |
A final order setting forth Findings of Fact is issued by an Administrative Law Judge after evidence and/or testimony is developed. |
| Appeal |
The parties have the right to file a written notice of appeal for review of the Administrative Law Judge’s final order within 30 days from receipt of notice, or , in any event, regardless of notice, within 60 days after the action complained of. The Notice of Appeal, along with a copy of the Administrative Law Judge decision, is filed with the Board of Review at P. O. Box 2628, Charleston, WV 25329-2628. |
| Appeal Acknowledged and Transmitted |
The Board of Review acknowledges that an appeal has been filed, and sets forth the time within which briefs are to be submitted. The Board of Review notifies the Office of Judges that an appeal has been filed, and the record is transmitted to the Board. |
| Briefing Schedule |
Once the claim has been received by the Board of Review, briefs are submitted to the Board. Pro se claimants are not required to file a brief, but may do so if they elect. Appellant’s represented by counsel must file a brief or the appeal will be dismissed. |
| Docketing |
After receipt of the appellant’s brief and expiration of the time for filing of the appellee’s brief, the parties are notified as to their desire to present oral argument prior to being placed on an oral argument docket. |
| Hearing Docket |
Oral arguments are optional. Only represented parties filing briefs or pro se claimants can participate in arguments. |
| Decisions |
Final decisions are issued. |
| Supreme Court |
If a party is not satisfied with the Board of Review’s decision, the case may be appealed to the Supreme Court within thirty days. |
