(1) The decision of the administrative law judge is the final decision of the department unless you or the department files a petition for review with the DSHS board of appeals within twenty-one calendar days after the administrative law judge's decision is mailed to the parties.

(2) The procedure for requesting or responding to a petition for review with the board of appeals is described in WAC 388-02-0560 through WAC 388-02-0635.

(3) We will not appeal decisions made by the board of appeals.

(4) If you disagree with the board of appeals, you may file a petition in superior court and ask for further review (RCW 34.05.510 to 34.05.598).