117Alteration of weekly payments by request

117 Alteration of weekly payments by request

(1) A member who is receiving compensation for loss of income may apply to the Authority for an increase or reduction in the weekly payment.

(2) An application under subregulation (1) must be in writing and include—

(a) the reasons for the application; and

(b) supporting evidence.

(3) The Authority must—

(a) accept or reject the application; and

(b) give the member a written statement of its decision and the reasons for its decision; and

(c) if the Authority accepts the application, specify the new weekly payment amount and commencement date (if applicable).