RSCVA vs. Jackson, 112 Nev. 62 (1996)
N/AOUTCOME: Reversed claim Acceptance
Claimant untimely filed a claim appeal from the claim denial letter, then re-submitted the claim and filed a new appeal from the second letter affirming the original denial. Supreme Court found the cl ... aimant's failure to appeal original denial resulted in loss of jurisdiction by the Appeals Officer, District Court and resulted in reversal of claim acceptance ordered by the lower courts, saving RSCVA thousands of dollars in hospitalization and surgery required for uretero-pelvic junction obstruction suffered by the claimant.
