Form LS-207 Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation

What Is Form LS-207?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs on August 1, 2021 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form LS-207?
A: Form LS-207 is a Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation.

Q: What is the purpose of Form LS-207?
A: The purpose of Form LS-207 is to notify the employees that their right to compensation for a work-related injury or illness is being disputed or contested.

Q: Who completes Form LS-207?
A: The employer or their workers' compensation insurer completes Form LS-207.

Q: What information is included in Form LS-207?
A: Form LS-207 includes information about the employee, the employer, the nature of the injury or illness, and the reasons for contesting the right to compensation.

Q: When should Form LS-207 be sent to the employee?
A: Form LS-207 should be sent to the employee within 14 days of the employer's knowledge of the injury or illness.

Q: What should the employee do upon receiving Form LS-207?
A: The employee should consult with a workers' compensation attorney and gather supporting evidence to contest the employer's controversion.

Q: Is it necessary to submit Form LS-207 to the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs?
A: No, Form LS-207 does not need to be submitted to the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, but it should be kept for documentation purposes.