In a recent decision made by the Virginia Court, an injured worker’s claim for temporary total disability was deemed to have been filed timely. The Commission, as per the verdict, possesses the right to review the wages the Department of Corrections paid to the worker, Walker, following her ankle injury.
This signifies that the Commission holds the authority to make an award ending, diminishing, or increasing the compensation that was previously awarded as those wages are regarded as a statutory award of compensation. It was stated that the Commission made an error in concluding that Walker’s claim for temporary total disability benefits was barred by the statute of limitations under Code Section 65.2-601.
It’s clear that this decision is a crucial step in correctly addressing workers’ rights and compensation, specifically in relation to temporary total injuries and the appropriate timing for claims.
For more in-depth details regarding the Court’s ruling, please refer to the original report on the matter.