W. Va. Code R. § 93-2-2 - Definitions

2.1. Acknowledgment of Protest - A written acknowledgment by the Office of Judges that a timely and proper objection to a decision of the Workers' Compensation Commission or self-insured employer has been filed with the Office of Judges

2.2. Final Decision - Written decision by the Office of Judges which adjudicates a protest or protests and which is appealable to the Workers' Compensation Board of Review as provided by W. Va. Code § 23-5-12 or any order which concludes litigation in any protest.

2.3. Protest - An objection to an order of the Workers' Compensation Commission or self-insured employer received by the Office of Judges and made pursuant to W. Va. Code § 23-5-1(b) by which an employer, claimant or dependent has expressed a desire to litigate the issue before the Workers' Compensation Office of Judges.

2.4. Submission - Date of receipt by the Office of Judges of a motion or date of receipt by the Office of Judges of response to a motion by opposing party.

2.5. Time Frame Order - An order scheduling the presentation of evidence by all parties to the litigation of a claim. A time frame order may be amended or extended by the Office of Judges at the request of one or more of the parties for good cause shown.

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W. Va. Code R. § 93-2-2