(1)
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section for claims filed
for occupational hearing loss, claims for occupational disease or
infection to be valid and compensable must be filed within two years
following the date the worker had written notice from a physician or a
licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner: (a) Of the existence of
his or her occupational disease, and (b) that a claim for disability
benefits may be filed. The notice shall also contain a statement that
the worker has two years from the date of the notice to file a claim.
The physician or licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner shall
file the notice with the department. The department shall send a copy to
the worker and to the self-insurer if the worker's employer is
self-insured. However, a claim is valid if it is filed within two years
from the date of death of the worker suffering from an occupational
disease.(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, to be valid
and compensable, claims for hearing loss due to occupational noise
exposure must be filed within two years of the date of the worker's last
injurious exposure to occupational noise in employment covered under
this title or within one year of September 10, 2003, whichever is
later.(b) A claim for hearing loss due to occupational noise exposure
that is not timely filed under (a) of this subsection can only be
allowed for medical aid benefits under chapter 51.36 RCW.(3) The
department may adopt rules to implement this section.
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Most workers and retired people do not realize such benefits exist! If you have loss of hearing as a result of your work environment, huge payoffs from your respective state are waiting!
A program exists for all qualified individuals to receive compensation/benefits for their noise induced hearing loss.
If you are working or retired outside of Washington State we are not able to help with filing a claim for occupational disease - Hearing loss claims.
However at your FREE hearing consultations we will gladly provide you with a detailed outline of how to go about processing your new industrial claim. In most cases, you do not need costly attorney's to represent you. Just follow the steps we will give you, and your claim will be processed.
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