An official website of the United States government. Here’s how you know U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Benefits Review Board FAQ CONTACT Search submenu ABOUT US RESOURCES DECISIONS LIBRARY / REFERENCE WORK CONTACT US Breadcrumb Home BRB About the Benefits Review Board BRB reviews appeals of decisions under the Black Lung Benefits Act, and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and its extensions—including the Defense Base Act. Learn More NOTICE REGARDIG ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM (EFS) EFS LISTENING SESSIONS – MARCH 3 AND 5, 2021 On February 25, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor withdrew the Direct Final Rules on e-filing for the Benefits Review Board and the Office of Administrative Law Judges. See 86 Fed. Reg. 11425 (BRB) and 86 Fed. Reg. 11426 (OALJ). In the withdrawal notices, the Department stated that “several comments raised concerns with the Department’s electronic filing system and not the requirements of the proposed or direct final rules. To better understand and address these concerns, the Department plans to hold listening sessions during the coming weeks for users to provide feedback on the system. Information about those sessions will be announced at https://efile.dol.gov.” Accordingly, listening sessions will be conducted on these dates and times via WebEx: Wednesday March 3rd at 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., EST Meeting Link: https://usdolevents.webex.com/usdolevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=ece8831912d0b3c09781f4a62a46104c4 VoiP/Dial: 1-877-465-7975 Meeting Number: 199 185 6110 Password: Welcome!68 Friday March 5th at 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., EST Meeting Link: https://usdolevents.webex.com/usdolevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=e434b5b11ed9c84dddd7db2b7fd6f4a22 VoiP/Dial: 1-877-465-7975 Meeting Number: 199 631 9442 Password: Welcome!68 PROCESSING OF APPEALS AND CORONAVIRUS Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Benefits Review Board (BRB) is experiencing delays in the processing of appeals and documents received by mail. To avoid delay, we strongly encourage all parties with appeals before the BRB and other filers to utilize the BRB’s Electronic Filing system to file new appeals, motions, briefs, and all other case-related documents to ensure the timely processing of their appeals. Documents that are not filed through the electronic portal may be delayed in processing. Documents filed through the electronic portal should not be submitted in paper, unless specifically requested. See below notice for specific details on this change. NOTICE REGARDING CHANGE TO ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM At 8:30 am Eastern Standard Time (EST) on December 7, 2020, the Benefits Review Board (BRB) will launch an updated eFile/eServe system (EFS). Like the BRB’s current Electronic File and Service Request (EFSR) system, EFS will allow parties to electronically file new appeals, briefs, motions, and other documents; receive electronic service of BRB-issued decisions and orders; and check the status of existing appeals via a web-based interface. EFS will be accessible 24 hours every day at https://efile.dol.gov. All parties who wish to electronically file appeals, pleadings, or other documents in pending cases must use EFS to do so. If you intend to electronically file with the BRB, you must do so as a registered user via EFS at https://efile.dol.gov. See the Electronic Filing System Notice in full Key Topics Board's Electronic Filing and Service Portal Board's integrated, online portal for filing and serving documents. Resources for Appeals Find important information on preparing your appeal and how BRB works. Quick Links Direct Link to Electronic Filing System (EFS) Electronic Filing System Resources Browse Decisions Search Decisions BRB Notice of Appeals Rights About Us Resources Decisions Library / Reference Work Contact Us Benefits Review Board An agency within the U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW Room S-5220 Washington, DC 20210-0001 202-693-6300 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT White House Coronavirus Resources Disaster Recovery Assistance DisasterAssistance.gov USA.gov No Fear Act Data U.S. Office of Special Counsel LABOR DEPARTMENT About DOL Guidance Search Español Office of Inspector General Subscribe to the DOL Newsletter Read the DOL Newsletter Emergency Accountability Status Link A to Z Index ABOUT THE SITE Freedom of Information Act Disclaimers Plug-Ins Used on DOL.gov Accessibility Statement