West Virginia Bill Removes Time Limits for Filing Progressive Massive Fibrosis Workers' Compensation Claims

Original title: Removing time limits for filing or modifying claims for massive fibrosis

Last action · February 10, 2026: To JudiciarySponsors: Tom Takubo and 12 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 895 removes statutory time limits for filing initial workers' compensation claims or requests to reopen existing claims involving , and establishes a 15 percent rating for the condition.

Why it matters

Workers diagnosed with gain the right to file for compensation or modify prior claims at any time without facing standard expiration deadlines, and receive a guaranteed minimum rating of 15 percent.

Background

Workers' compensation claims in West Virginia are generally subject to strict statutory time limits and closing periods under the state code. context
Progressive massive fibrosis is an advanced complication of coal worker's pneumoconiosis resulting from long-term exposure to coal mine dust and silica. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Workers with progressive massive fibrosis

Workers diagnosed with progressive massive fibrosis are permitted to file initial claims or reopen existing claims without time restrictions and receive a specific 15 percent disability rating.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill set a deadline for filing a claim if I have progressive massive fibrosis?

No. The legislation explicitly removes time limitations for filing an initial claim or requesting the reopening of an claim when evidence shows the presence of pulmonary massive fibrosis.

What disability rating is assigned for progressive massive fibrosis under the bill?

A diagnosis of is considered a 15 percent disability.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

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Feb 10, 2026SenateCommittee
To Judiciary
Feb 10, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2026SenateCommittee
To Judiciary
Feb 10, 2026SenateIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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