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2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [41] XLI LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 4123: WORKERS' COMPENSATION
4123.85 Claims for compensation or benefits in cases of occupational diseases.


OH Rev Code § 4123.85 What's This?

In all cases of occupational disease, or death resulting from occupational disease, claims for compensation or benefits are forever barred unless, within two years after the disability due to the disease began, or within such longer period as does not exceed six months after diagnosis of the occupational disease by a licensed physician or within two years after death occurs, application is made to the industrial commission or the bureau of workers’ compensation or to the employer if he is a self-insuring employer.

Effective Date: 10-20-1993

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