LAC 40:IV.125. Appeals to Board

A. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the administrative law judge may, within the time and the manner specified in §109, file an application for appeal to the board. B. Upon receipt thereof, the board may, on the basis of the evidence previously submitted to the administrative law judge, affirm, modify, or reverse the findings and conclusions of the administrative law judge. C. If the board deems it necessary to take additional evidence or decides to hear oral argument, a hearing shall be fixed and all parties shall be notified thereof as provided in §111. D. The board may, at its discretion, remand the case to the administrative law judge for the taking of such additional evidence as the board may direct. Notice thereof shall be given as provided in §111. E. Either party may submit written briefs to the board for its consideration at any time before the case is taken under advisement.