If your claim is denied, you won’t receive workers’ comp. You can, however, appeal a denied claim, which is done through the DIA. The DIA will review your appeal and either:
The DIA will reject your appeal and a rejection letter will be sent to you; or
A conciliation meeting will be set for you, your lawyer, your employer, and the insurance company to discuss the claim (but the employer does not need to attend, only you and the insurance company).
Conciliation is the first part of the dispute resolution process to avoid going to court. If a settlement isn’t reached, the conciliator provides a recommendation to the DIA. Then, a conference is set, and a judge will review the case and either order payment or deny compensation. If either party is unsatisfied, this order may be appealed, and a hearing will be set.