Kenneth R. Owens v. York Co. Fire & Rescue

FRANK, Judge.

Kenneth R. Owens (claimant) appeals a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission (commission) denying him benefits under Code § 65.2-402(B). Claimant contends the commission erred when it found his claim did not meet the requirements of Code § 65.2-406 because he filed the claim more than two years after he received a diagnosis of an occupational disease. For the reasons stated, we affirm the decision of the commission.

BACKGROUND

Claimant began working for the York County Fire and Rescue Department in 1973. Claimant remained employed with the Fire and Rescue Department until…