In Virginia, the entry of the Open Award isn’t 100% foolproof. The employer has an additional 30 days AFTER the entry of the Award to withdraw the Award Agreement. This is also referred to as the Award becoming FINAL. Until those 30 days pass, the Award is not yet final. This means if it is withdrawn during that first 30 days after it is entered, the Award will be vacated and it will be as if the Award was never entered.
Your Settlement Demand Went Out. Now What?
Workers Compensation Attorney Joe Miller discusses what to expect after your settlement demand is sent off to the insurance company: