W. Va. Code § 23-5-14: Disqualification of board members.

In any matter wherein a member of the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review is a party, or is personally interested in the results thereof, or is a beneficiary therein, or is connected with a beneficiary therein, he or she shall be disqualified from participating in the hearing and determination of any objection to decisions of the Insurance Commissioner, private carrier, or self-insured employer, whichever is applicable.