19 Del. Admin. Code § 1331-22.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 1331-22.0 - Commutation of Compensation

22.1 Commutation of compensation pursuant to 19 Del.C. § 2358 is to be favorably considered by the Board where there are sound and convincing reasons substantiated by evidence and such commutation will be in the best interests of the injured employee or the dependents of a deceased employee.

22.2 The Board may set guidelines and impose such conditions as it may deem advisable for the disbursement of all funds commuted.

22.3 The Board or a Hearing Officer may approve a commutation by a hearing with live testimony, by teleconference or by consideration of an appropriate stipulation and order, with an accompanying affidavit in support of request for commutation, at the discretion of the Board or Hearing Officer.

19 Del. Admin. Code § 1331-22.0

1 DE Reg. 938 (1/1/98)
15 DE Reg. 854 (12/01/11)