What is the process following a negative reconsideration decision?

After a negative reconsideration decision, the appropriate process is an administrative hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). This step allows the party who requested the reconsideration to appeal the decision in a formal setting. The hearing provides an opportunity for both sides to present their evidence and arguments regarding the claim, enabling a thorough examination of the facts and applicable law.

Engaging in an administrative hearing is a critical step in ensuring that the claim is fully reviewed and that the claimant's rights are preserved. This process is structured to maintain fairness and provide an impartial judgment based on the information presented.

The other options do not accurately represent the procedural steps following a negative reconsideration decision. Immediate closure of the claim would imply that no further action could be taken, which is not consistent with the rights of the claimant to seek further review. Review by the Oregon Supreme Court would not occur until all administrative avenues are exhausted. Notification to the Occupational Safety Board does not apply in this context since it is unrelated to the appeals process following a reconsideration decision.