(a) (1) An injured inmate may file a claim for compensation against the State under this subtitle with the Board.
(2) The Board may receive original papers representing a claim even if the State has not appropriated money to pay the claim.
(b) An injured inmate shall file a claim with the Board by the later of:
(1) 12 months after being released from the correctional facility; or
(2) 24 months after the date of injury.
(c) The Board shall file and properly designate each claim by number, short title, or both.