(a) Every determination and order of the Commission shall be final, except that an applicant may obtain a reconsideration by the Commission of an order upon filing a written request for reconsideration with the Executive Secretary within one calendar year after the issuance of the order, and upon approval of the request by the Commission.
(b) In the case of an award to or for the benefit of the victim under subdivision (3) of subsection (b), section 163 of this subchapter which is to be paid periodically, depending on the continuing disability of and any wages earned by the victim, the Commission shall review the award at least every two years to determine such continuing disability and wages earned, if any, and to alter such award to accord with any pertinent change in circumstances. The victim shall inform the Commission of any pertinent change in his disability or in his income from wages. If the victim does not inform the Commission as required, his payments may be terminated at the discretion of the Commission.
(c) Neither the right of the applicant to reconsideration nor the obligation of the Commission to review shall affect the finality of a determination and order of the Commission.