Which document is filed with the board when an applicant proceeds without representation?

• A. Original Medical Reports
• B. Subpoenaed medical records
• C. Copies of letters to opposing counsel
• D. Copies of medical appointment letters

Answer: (B)

Subpoenaed medical records are the document filed with the board when a self-represented applicant moves through the process. In administrative hearings, obtaining important medical information often requires a subpoena to ensure the records are obtained properly and can be admitted as evidence. Filing these records with the board demonstrates that the necessary information was obtained through the correct legal mechanism and is available for review, helping to preserve due process and the integrity of the record.

Original medical reports are typically provided by the medical professional and may not reflect the formal discovery process. Copies of letters to opposing counsel are communications rather than evidence, and copies of medical appointment letters are routine notices that don’t establish the same evidentiary basis.