Where the employer controverts the right to compensation after
notice or knowledge of the injury or death, or after receipt of a
written claim, he shall give notice thereof, stating the reasons for
controverting the right to compensation, using the form prescribed by
the Director. Such notice, or answer to the claim, shall be filed with
the district director within 14 days from the date the employer receives
notice or has knowledge of the injury or death. The original notice
shall be sent to the district director having jurisdiction, and a copy
thereof shall be given or mailed to the claimant.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number
1215-0023)
(Pub. L. No. 96-511)
[38 FR 26861, Sept. 26, 1973, as amended at 49 FR 18294, Apr. 30, 1984]