Which document is not typically filed with the board when pursuing adjudication?

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

Answer: (D)

In adjudication, the board’s evidentiary record is built from documents you submit as copies or certified copies, keeping the originals with the source. Subpoenaed medical records are filed as evidence to show what records exist and what they support. Copies of medical appointment letters help establish the timeline and ongoing treatment, which can support the case’s factual and medical basis. Copies of letters to opposing counsel are part of the record showing communications and positions taken during the proceedings. The original medical reports are not typically filed with the board; the originals are usually retained by the medical provider, and the board accepts copies (or certified copies) unless an original is specifically requested for authentication or special handling.