Opinion No.

Honorable Cue D. Boykin Chairman Texas Industrial Accident Board L.B.J. Building Austin, Texas

Re: Whether a completed compromise settlement agreement constitutes a claim for compensation within article 8307, section 9a(e)(2), V.T.C.S.

Dear Mr. Boykin:

You ask whether the submission to the Board of a compromise settlement agreement constitutes a `claim for compensation' within the meaning of the following provision of the Workmen's Compensation Law:

In those cases in which a claimant makes a fifth claim for compensation within any five-year period, the Board shall automatically notify the…