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Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB)
The judicial unit that formally resolves workers' compensation disputes.
Findings & Award (F&A)
A Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's decision finding that an applicant is entitled to disability benefit payments, future medical treatment, or both.
Summary Rating Reconsideration
An administrative procedure to object to the Summary Permanent Disability Rating issued by the DWC Disability Evaluation Unit. The request must be made within 30 days of receipt of the summary rating.
Claim Form
A form to report a work injury or illness to your employer.
Claims Administrator
This is the term for insurance companies and others who handle your workers' compensation claim.
Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge
Judges at DWC district offices that conduct hearings, take evidence, issue decisions, and approve settlements.
Compromise and Release (C&R)
Generally, a final settlement of your workers' compensation case where the parties agree on a single lump sum payment. It usually settles all outstanding issues except for future vocational rehabilitation.
Commutation
An order by a Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge for a lump sum payment of part or all of your permanent disability award. Payment can be made to either the injured worker or the injured worker's attorney.
State Disability Insurance (SDI):
A branch of the Employment Development Department that pays temporary disability benefits for non-industrial injuries or illnesses.
Agreed Medical Examiner (AME)
A physician selected by your attorney and the claims administrator who conducts a medical evaluation and submits a comprehensive report to the parties.
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