Don’t accept a claim denial. South Carolina’s Workers’ Compensation Commission offers an appeals process. You have only 14 days from the denial notice to request a hearing, so act immediately. At the hearing, a Commissioner reviews evidence (medical records, testimony, witnesses) and issues a decision. Disagreeing with the Commissioner allows appeals to the SC Appellate Panel, then the SC Court of Appeals, and potentially the SC Supreme Court. Experienced legal representation can significantly increase your appeal’s chances of success, so consider working with our Bluffton workers’ comp lawyers.