Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation (DCMWC)

Type of
Claim

SSAE's
issued 1

Approval
Rate

PDO's
issued 2

Approval
Rate

Adjudication of New and Refiled Claims
By DCMWC, FY 2006

Trust Fund

Approved

118

Denied

664

Subtotal

782

15.09%

Operator 3

Approved

656

521

Denied

3,171

3,445

Subtotal

3,827

17.14%

3,966

13.14%

Total Decisions

Approved

656

639

Denied

3,171

4,109

TOTAL

3,827

14.62%

4,748

13.46%
  1. SSAE = Schedule for the Submission of Additional Evidence. Trust Fund awards proceed directly to the PDO.
  2. PDO = Proposed Decision and Order
  3. Coal mine operator or insurer is liable for payment of benefits.