The claimant filed a request for reconsideration of a LAT hearing decision, in which the adjudicator found that the claimant was entitled to pre-104 IRBs but was not entitled to post-104 IRBs. The claimant argued that the adjudicator had made errors in fact and law, including incorrectly applying the test for IRBs. In the hearing decision, the adjudicator took into consideration post-accident volunteer and work training activities when deciding that the claimant did not meet the test for post-104 IRBs. As a preliminary issue, Adjudicator Reilly agreed with the insurer that the claimant’s Reply submissions should not be considered for the Reconsideration decision, as the Reply raised new issues or facts not raised in the hearing, the Request for Reconsideration, or the Response by the insurer. Adjudicator Reilly found that the adjudicator’s decision provided well-reasoned analysis of the submissions and medical evidence of both parties, and correctly applied the test for post-104 IRBs. The request for reconsideration was dismissed.
