17Consideration and determination of claims

17 Consideration and determination of claims

17 Consideration and determination of claims

(1) As soon as practicable after a claim is made to the Compensation Board, the Board shall, subject to this instrument, proceed to consider and determine the claim in accordance with clause 18, 20, 21, 22, 22AA, 22AB or 25A, as the case warrants.

(2) If on considering a claim under subclause (1) the Compensation Board is not satisfied that the claimant is entitled to compensation in respect of the claim, the Board shall make a determination refusing the claim.

(3) On making a determination in respect of a claim in accordance with subclause (2) or clause 18, 20, 21, 22, 22AA, 22AB or 25A, the Compensation Board shall cause a notice in writing setting out the determination to be served on the claimant.

(4) The Compensation Board shall specify in a determination made in respect of a claim in accordance with subclause (2) or clause 18, 20, 21, 22, 22AA, 22AB or 25A:

(a) where the Board allows a claim for compensation—the basis on which the compensation is calculated, and

(b) where the Board refuses such a claim—the reasons for refusing the claim.

cl 17: Am 13.11.1987; 29.6.1990; 14.1.1994.