Rule 40. Application for Change of Physician
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 85. Workers' Compensation
T. 85, Ch. 4, App., Rule 40
Rule 40. Application for Change of Physician
A. A claimant seeking a change of physician pursuant to 85 O.S., Section 326(E) shall file a Form-A application with the Court. Within ten (10) days after the application is filed, the respondent shall choose one of the three physicians listed by the claimant , file a Form 10A , or object to the application by filing a Form 13.
B. If the Court determines a change of physician is proper, and the parties are unable to agree upon a physician from among the physicians named by the parties, or if the respondent fails to timely file a Form 10A or to object to the application, the Court may select a physician who is qualified, and available within a reasonable time, to treat the body part affected, giving preference to a physician who is on the Court's list of independent medical examiners.
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Formerly Rule 51, adopted January 22, 2002, effective March 1, 2002. Corrected effective February 6, 2002. Renumbered Rule 40, amended effective January 30, 2006. Amended effective March 6, 2012.
Workers' Compensation Rule 40, 85 O. S. A. Ch. 4, App., OK ST WORK COMP Rule 40
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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