Virginia § 65.2-509 - Commencement of compensation
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 65.2-509 — Commencement of compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65.2-509. Commencement of compensation
No compensation shall be allowed for the first seven calendar days of incapacity resulting from an injury except the benefits provided for in § 65.2-603; but if incapacity extends beyond that period, compensation shall commence with the eighth day of disability. If, however, such incapacity shall continue for a period of more than three weeks, then compensation shall be allowed from the first day of such incapacity.
Code 1950, § 65-59; 1968, c. 660, § 65.1-62; 1976, c. 165; 1991, c. 355.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 65.2-509
What does Code of Virginia § 65.2-509 cover?
Section 65.2-509 ("Commencement of compensation") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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