What documents should be filed with the WCAB if you choose not to be represented after the applicants' attorney files an Application for Adjudication of Claim?

When an applicant files an Application for Adjudication of Claim, it is important to provide the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) with relevant documentation that supports your case. The correct choice of original medical records is critical because these documents are essential to establishing the nature and extent of the injury or condition for which the claim is being made.

Original medical records provide evidence of the diagnosis, treatment, and the progress or outcome of the medical care received. They are foundational in proving the legitimacy of the claim and the relationship between the injury and the work-related incident. Without these medical records, it would be difficult for the WCAB to assess the case accurately or to determine the medical necessity of treatments required.

The other options, while they may serve various purposes in the workers' compensation process, do not directly support the claim in the same way as medical records do. For example, an employer's insurance policy may outline coverage details but does not directly assist in adjudicating the specifics of an injury claim. Weekly payroll records could be relevant in determining temporary disability benefits but are not necessary for the immediate filing purpose with WCAB. Incident report forms may help outline the details surrounding the incident but are less central than the actual medical documentation needed for decision-making on claims