80 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 002

002 Hearing Officer All claims for compensation will be considered and ruled upon by the designated Hearing Officer as specified in Neb.Rev.Stat. §81-1806. 002.01 The claim file will be given to the Hearing Officer to review regarding the claim for compensation. 002.02 The Hearing Officer will consider the entire claim file when determining an award. 002.03 The Hearing Officer may award compensation when the claimant is determined to be eligible for compensation, subject to the availability of funds. 002.04 The Hearing Officer will forward to the claimant a written decision regarding the ruling on the claim for compensation.