688a

The right to the benefits established in §§ 686, 686a and 688 of this title shall prescribe one year after the occurrence of the total permanent disability or the death of the insured, or the death of his spouse or of any of his children up to fifteen (15) years of age, if said benefit is not applied for in writing, and diligently pursued by the insured, his beneficiaries or his authorized representatives within said term, and for which he shall submit to the Director the proof or evidence required of him.The Secretary of Labor and Human Resources may waive the strict compliance of said term provided that in each particular case of a delayed claim the following requirements are met:(1) That the Secretary determines that there was a just cause for not complying with said term, and(2) that the claim was filed within three (3) years after the alleged disability, or the death involved occurred. History —May 15, 1950, No. 428, p. 1038, added as § 9 on June 18, 1980, No. 149, p. 663, § 10.