1. (a) If all disputed issues are resolved at the benefit review conference by agreement, the benefit review officer shall make the agreement part of the claim file.
2. (b) If all disputed issues are resolved at the benefit review conference by settlement, the benefit review officer shall submit the signed settlement to the Commissioner or Commissioner's designee for handling as provided by Chapter 147 of this title (relating to Dispute Resolution by Agreement or Settlement). If the Commissioner or Commissioner's designee rejects the settlement, the parties may request a subsequent benefit review conference as provided by §141.1 of this title (relating to Requesting and Setting a Benefit Review Conference).
3. (c) If all disputed issues are not resolved at the benefit review conference, no later than the fifth day after the close of the benefit review conference the benefit review officer shall submit a written report, as provided by Labor Code §410.031 and any signed agreement to the Division's central office in Austin.

4. (d) No later than the eighth day after receiving the benefit review officer's report, the Division shall furnish, by first class mail, electronically, or personal delivery, to the injured employee; injured employee's representative, if any; the insurance carrier; subclaimants; and the employer the following:

   1. (1) a file-stamped copy of the report; and
   2. (2) notice of the date, time, and location of the contested case hearing.

Source Note:The provisions of this §141.7 adopted to be effective June 7, 1991, 16 TexReg 2876; amended to be effective May 10, 2000, 25 TexReg 3988; amended to be effective September 4, 2006, 31 TexReg 7127.