# 20 C.F.R. § 10.823 (2026): How will the administrative law judge conduct the hearing and issue the recommended decision? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_823 ## Section - **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 10.823 (2026) - **Heading:** How will the administrative law judge conduct the hearing and issue the recommended decision? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter I: OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 10: CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT, AS AMENDED / Subpart I: Information for Medical Providers / § 10.823: § 10.823 How will the administrative law judge conduct the hearing and issue the recommended decision? ## Text (a) To the extent appropriate, proceedings before the administrative law judge shall be governed by 29 CFR part 18. (b) The administrative law judge shall receive such relevant evidence as may be adduced at the hearing. Parties to the hearing are the provider and OWCP. Evidence shall be presented under oath, orally or in the form of written statements. The administrative law judge shall consider the Notice and Response, including all pertinent documents accompanying them, and may also consider any evidence which refers to the provider or to any claim with respect to which the provider has provided medical services, hospital services, or medical services and supplies, and such other evidence as the administrative law judge may determine to be necessary or useful in evaluating the matter. (c) All hearings shall be recorded and the original of the complete transcript shall become a permanent part of the official record of the proceedings. (d) Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8126 and 29 CFR part 18, the administrative law judge may issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses with respect to the proceedings. (e) At the conclusion of the hearing, the administrative law judge shall issue a recommended decision and cause it to be served on all parties to the proceeding, their representatives and the Director of OWCP. ## Nearby sections - [20 C.F.R. § 10.800 (2026) § 10.800 How do providers enroll with OWCP for authorizations and billing?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_800.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.801 (2026) § 10.801 How are medical bills to be submitted?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_801.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.802 (2026) § 10.802 How should an employee prepare and submit requests for reimbursement for medical expenses, transportation costs, loss of wages, and incidental expenses?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_802.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.803 (2026) § 10.803 What are the time limitations on OWCP's payment of bills?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_803.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.805 (2026) § 10.805 What services are covered by the OWCP fee schedule?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_805.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.806 (2026) § 10.806 How are the maximum fees defined?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_806.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.807 (2026) § 10.807 How are payments for particular services calculated?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_807.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.808 (2026) § 10.808 Does the fee schedule apply to every kind of procedure?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_808.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.809 (2026) § 10.809 How are payments for medicinal drugs determined?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_809.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.810 (2026) § 10.810 How are payments for inpatient medical services determined?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_810.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.811 (2026) § 10.811 When and how are fees reduced?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_811.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.812 (2026) § 10.812 If OWCP reduces a fee, may a provider request reconsideration of the reduction?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_812.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.813 (2026) § 10.813 If OWCP reduces a fee, may a provider bill the claimant for the balance?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_813.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 10.815 (2026) § 10.815 What are the grounds for excluding a provider from payment under the FECA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_815.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P10_S10_823. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.