Clarifying requirements for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims

This bill (SB 16) clarifies that time limits for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not prevent claimants from obtaining medical evaluations from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board. It directly affects workers diagnosed with pneumoconiosis (like black lung disease) who need board evaluations to pursue compensation. The key provision explicitly states that existing filing deadlines (3 years from exposure or diagnosis) "do not apply or otherwise limit" the ability to seek a board evaluation. This change ensures workers can access necessary medical assessments without being barred by claim filing deadlines.