Relating to the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board

HB 3109 clarifies that time limits for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims (typically three years from exposure or diagnosis) do not restrict a claimant's ability to request an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board. This bill directly affects workers or their families seeking medical evaluations for pneumoconiosis-related conditions. The change ensures claimants can access the Board's evaluation process without being barred by standard filing deadlines, while leaving the actual compensation filing deadlines unchanged. It is a procedural clarification, not a substantive policy change.