Virginia Statutes
§ 65.2-601 — Time for filing claim
Virginia § 65.2-601
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 65.2WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Ch. 6NOTICE OF ACCIDENT; FILING CLAIMS; MEDICAL ATTENTION AND EXAMINATION
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 65.2-601 (2026).
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The right to compensation under this title shall be forever barred, unless a claim be filed with the Commission within two years after the accident. Death benefits payable under this title shall be payable only if:
(i)death results from the accident, (ii) a claim for benefits under this title has been filed within two years after the accident, and (iii) the claim for such death benefits is filed within two years from the date of death.
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Legislative History
Code 1950, § 65-84; 1968, c. 660, § 65.1-87; 1975, c. 471; 1984, c. 231; 1991, c. 355.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 65.2-100
Short title§ 65.2-1000
Tax for administrative fund§ 65.2-1001
Returns§ 65.2-1002
Payment of tax§ 65.2-1003
Failure to file return§ 65.2-1005
Tax exclusive of other taxes§ 65.2-1007
Disposition of fund§ 65.2-1008
When fund in excess of requirement§ 65.2-101
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