Legal Question in Workers Comp in Virginia

Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndome do to Inhalation of Chemicals
I was exposed to a high concentration of Hydrogen Bromide. The exhaust ventilation system on the tool I was working on had been closed for some unknown reason and the vapors built up inside the tool and when I opened the door to the tool a cloud of Hydrogen Bromide came out and I inhaled it. I have been diagnosed with Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome and my doctor said it will take at least 2 years to get over it, if I am not exposed to any more Hydrogen Bromide. She said if I am exposed to the chemical the clock starts ticking all over again. Is this type of injury entitled to workmans compensation.

Asked on 9/06/02, 1:33 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Re: Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndome do to Inhalation of Chemicals

You should first file your claim as soon as possible with the Workers' Compensation Commission

or risk the possibility of losing your right to benefits. (You have two years from the date of the accident or from the date the doctor informed

you that your Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome was work related, if in fact this condition qualifies as an occupational disease.)

Let the Commission sort out whether your condition is compensable under Workers'

Compensation.

Answered on 9/06/02, 2:16 pm

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