Kim Branch Harris v. Va. Beach General Hosp.

BUMGARDNER, Judge.

Kim Branch Harris appeals the denial of her claim for reinstatement of suspended benefits. She contends the Workers’ Compensation Commission erred in applying the statute of limitations of Code § 65.2-708. 1 She also contends the doctrines of estoppel or imposition bar a defense of the statute of limitations. Finding no error, we affirm.

The worker sustained a compensable injury to her back in 1991. The last compensation award was entered December 5, 1995. The worker was referred to Dr. Lisa Barr, but she refused Dr. Barr’s treatment. The deputy commissioner suspended the…