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E. Any applicant or recipient aggrieved by a final agency action shall have the right to judicial review of such action pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (Section 2.2-4000 et seq.). The hearing decision will include information on filing for a judicial review.

F. If the action of the local agency is overturned as a result of a judicial review, the local agency must take action immediately as specified in the court decision.

106.4 REVIEW OF HEARING OFFICER'S DECISION - APPEALS REVIEW PANEL

The Commissioner has established an Appeals Review Panel to review administrative hearing decisions upon request of either the claimant or the local agency. The purpose of the panel is to make recommendations to the Commissioner regarding whether changes are needed to guidance or in the conduct of future hearings.

The Appeals Review Panel cannot change the decision of the Hearing Officer. It may only make recommendations to the Commissioner about future changes in guidance or procedures.

A request for review by the Appeals Review Panel by either party must be submitted in writing and postmarked within 10 days following the date of the hearing officer’s written decision. A request for review from a local agency must be submitted by the director or by his/her designee whose name is on file with the Hearings Manager. Submit requests for review by the Appeals Review Panel to: Commissioner Virginia Department of Social Services 5600 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060

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