Sickness allowance filed within the 120 days from repatriation does not render the disability complaint premature. Oscar D. Gaboa vs. Maunlad Trans, Inc. and/or Rainbow Maritime […]
In the absence of a final and definite disability assessment of the company-designated physician, Pelagio is conclusively presumed to be suffering from a permanent and total […]
Moreover, while the company-designated physician’s assessment was issued within the 120-day period, after the seafarer’s repatriation, it could not have been a final and definite assessment […]
Third doctor referral as provided in Section 20(A)(3) of the POEA-SEC is mandatory in case there are disagreements made by the company-designated physician and the seafarer’s […]
