Form LS-207 Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation

What Is Form LS-207?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Labor on May 1, 2015 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form LS-207?
A: Form LS-207 is a Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation.

Q: What is the purpose of Form LS-207?
A: The purpose of Form LS-207 is to notify the employee that the employer is controverting their right to compensation for a specific workers' compensation claim.

Q: Who uses Form LS-207?
A: Employers use Form LS-207 to contest an employee's right to receive workers' compensation benefits.

Q: When should Form LS-207 be filed?
A: Form LS-207 should be filed within 14 days of the employer's knowledge of the injured employee's claim for compensation.

Q: What information is required on Form LS-207?
A: Form LS-207 requires the employee's name, date of injury, and a detailed statement explaining the reason for controverting the employee's right to compensation.

Q: What happens after Form LS-207 is filed?
A: After Form LS-207 is filed, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs will review the notice and decide whether to accept or deny the employer's controversion of the employee's right to compensation.