Massey Builders Supply Corp. v. Colgan

LARRY G. ELDER, Judge.

Massey Builders Supply Corporation, Wood Products of Virginia Group Self-Insurance Association and Trigon Administrators (employer) appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission awarding benefits to Waverly Gerald Colgan (claimant). On appeal, employer contends the commission erroneously determined that claimant filed a timely claim for benefits before expiration of the statute of limitations. We hold the documents claimant filed contained sufficient information to constitute a claim, and we affirm the commission’s decision.

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BACKGROUND

On October 28,…