Asked in Workers' Compensation for California

Q: Hello, Is there a deadline for submitting mileage paperwork for California Workers Comp case?

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Steven James Foster
Steven James Foster
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  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Chico, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: There is no deadline as long as your case is open. Also, it is easier to get reimbursed for mileage the closer it is submitted to the actual appointment.

Ronald Mahurin
Ronald Mahurin
Answered
  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Point Arena, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: NO

Nancy J. Wallace
Nancy J. Wallace
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  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Grand Terrace, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: The only deadline is BEFORE the Judge issues an order approving a final settlement. Remember: mileage rates change each year. If you are adding up trips from 2017, you have to go get the 2017 form : https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/forms-Mileage.html (if that link doesn't take you to Workers Comp forms, copy and paste it in your browser). DO NOT mix up trips for different years, or the adjuster won't re-write it for you and won't pay it.

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