Vermont Statutes Title 21 Sec. 1255
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 21 Sec. 1255
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
§ 1255. Procedures
(a) The Commissioner or designee shall review all claims for payment and shall promptly provide written notification to the individual of any claim that is denied and the reasons for the denial.
(b) Within 30 days after receipt of a denial, the individual may appeal the determination to the Commissioner by requesting a review of the decision. On appeal to the Commissioner, the individual may provide supplementary evidence to the record. The Commissioner shall review the record within seven working days after the notice of the appeal is filed and promptly notify the individual in writing of the Commissioner’s decision. The decision of the Commissioner shall become final unless an appeal to the Supreme Court is taken within 30 days of the date of the Commissioner’s decision. (Added 2005, No. 49, § 1; amended 2013, No. 72, § 35f.)