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The VWC website will be unavailable on Thursday, 06/20/2013, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Service is expected to be restored by 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, 06/20/2013.

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Order Concerning Medical Records and Designations:
Click here to review the Order of the Commission Clarifying Commission Rules 2.2(B)(3) and 4.2. This Order concerns the filing of medical records and the requirements for medical records designations and is effective July 1, 2013.

*** 2013 Adjuster's Seminar ***

Have you ever wondered how the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission operates? Please join us this fall as the Commission will give an “all-access pass” to our agency at our Adjuster Seminar! This event will feature numerous informational sessions, including panel discussions from our VWC staff, workers’ compensation overviews, and technical-related sessions. During the seminar, you will have the opportunity to network, trade information with peers, and gain insight from our experts.
Click here for more details.

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Click here to review the results of the Commission's Alternative Dispute Resolution Project..

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Click here to review new policies regarding oral arguments.

The Commission is charged with administering Virginia's workers' compensation program, which applies to most employers doing business in Virginia and most employees working in Virginia.

We hope you find the information contained in this site helpful and informative. The Commission offers several online services, and we encourage you to take advantage of the benefits these services provide.

Our Mission

The mission of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is to strive for excellence by being an effective leader in providing public services by ethically administering our statutory duties and being responsive to the diverse needs of our customers.