Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation (DCMWC)
| FISCAL YEAR | PDOs Issued * | Attorney Representation | Lay Representation | Unrepresented Claimants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 | 6,181 | 31.0% | 15.0% | 54.0% |
2012 | 5,303 | 29.0% | 20.0% | 51.0% |
2013 | 4,839 | 25.0% | 20.0% | 55.0% |
2014 | 5,311 | 33.0% | 19.0% | 48.0% |
2015 | 5,398 | 36.0% | 19.0% | 45.0% |
2016 | 6,346 | 41.0% | 16.0% | 43.0% |
2017 | 7,059 | 40.0% | 17.0% | 43.0% |
2018 | 6,676 | 42.0% | 20.0% | 38.0% |
2019 | 6,239 | 47.0% | 21.0% | 32.0% |
2020 | 5,637 | 42.0% | 24.0% | 34.0% |
2021 | 5,004 | 42.9% | 22.6% | 34.5% |
2022 | 5,591 | 45.3% | 24.5% | 30.2% |
2023 | 5,370 | 35.7% | 27.6% | 36.7% |
* PDO = Proposed Decision and Order. Beginning in FY23 'PDOs Issued' includes survivor entitlements.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation