Removes requirement under GS 97-2(6) (definition of injury under Workers' Compensation Act [WCA]) that damage to eyeglasses and hearing aids must occur incidental to a compensable injury in order to qualify as an injury under the WCA. Applies to claims for workers' compensation benefits arising prior to, on, or after the act becomes law.

Statutes affected:
Filed: 97-2
Edition 1: 97-2