10 C.F.R. § 852.12 How must a Physician Panel issue its determination?
Title 10 - Energy
A Physician Panel must submit its determination under §852.8 and the findings that provide the basis for its determination to the Program Office. The determination and the findings must be in writing and signed by all panel members. The findings must include: (a) Each illness or cause of death that is the subject of the application. (b) For each illness or cause of death listed under paragraph (a) of this section: (1) Diagnosis; (2) Approximate date of onset; (3) Date of death, if applicable; (4) Whether the illness or death arose out of and in the course of employment by a DOE contractor and exposure to a toxic substance at a DOE facility; (5) The basis for the determination under paragraph (b)(4) of this section; (6) A determination concerning any other medical issue identified in the relevant State Agreement; and (7) The basis for the determination under paragraph (b)(6) of this section. (c) The Physician Panel must provide the Program Office with: (1) Any evidence to the contrary of the panel's determination, and why the panel finds this evidence is not persuasive. (2) A listing of information and materials reviewed by the panel in making its determination, including: (i) Information and materials provided by the Program Office; and, (ii) Information and materials obtained by the panel, including consultations with specialists, scientific articles, and the record of any interview with an applicant. (3) Any other information the panel concludes that the Program Office should have in order to understand the panel's deliberations and determination.
Title 10: Energy
PART 852—GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICIAN PANEL DETERMINATIONS ON WORKER REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN FILING FOR STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS
§ 852.12 How must a Physician Panel issue its determination?
