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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 23. Workers' Compensation » Article 1. General Administrative Provisions » §23-1-1h. Powers and Duties of Office of Judges Transferred to Board of Review; Definition of Certain Terms Effective July 1, 2022

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, with regard to an objection, protest, or any other decision issued after June 30, 2022, all powers and duties of the Workers Compensation Office of Judges, as provided in this chapter, shall be transferred to the Workers Compensation Board of Review.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals has exclusive appellate jurisdiction over the following matters:

(1) Decisions or orders issued by the Office of Judges after June 30, 2022, and prior to its termination; and