Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 14. Independent Agencies |
Subtitle 09. WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION |
Chapter 14.09.03. Hearing Procedures |
Sec. 14.09.03.10. Consequence of Nonappearance by Claimant
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A. When a claimant, without good cause, fails to appear at a hearing on issues contesting the compensability of a claim, the Commission may dismiss the claim.
B. When a claimant, without good cause, fails to appear at a hearing on issues in a compensable claim, the Commission may proceed ex parte and may decide the issues based on information on file with the Commission, together with any evidence presented at the hearing.