Who receives the service of reports concerning permanent impairment and permanent disability for unrepresented workers?

The assigned Disability Evaluation Unit office is responsible for receiving reports related to permanent impairment and permanent disability for unrepresented workers. This unit plays a crucial role in the workers' compensation system, particularly when workers do not have legal representation. By directing these reports to the appropriate office, a structured process is established for evaluating the specifics of an injured worker's condition and its implications for their benefits. This helps ensure that unrepresented workers receive fair assessments and outcomes, which might be more challenging to navigate without legal assistance.

In contrast, while claims administrators have roles in managing benefits and handling claims, they do not specifically receive these impairment and disability reports on behalf of unrepresented workers. Additionally, injured workers themselves typically do not receive these reports directly, as the evaluation process is designed to be impartial and conducted by professionals in the Disability Evaluation Unit. Attorneys are not the sole recipients either, as the focus for unrepresented workers is on streamlining the evaluation process through the appropriate unit rather than exclusively through legal channels.