September 9, 2017

DISPUTABLE PRESUMPTION IMPLIES THAT NON-INCLUSION IN THE POEA LIST OF COMPENSABLE ILLNESSES DOES NOT TRANSLATE TO AN ABSOLUTE EXCLUSION FROM DISABILITY BENEFITS HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT ALSO GRANT AUTOMATIC COMPENSATION

Disputable presumption implies “that the non-inclusion in the list of compensable diseases/illnesses does not translate to an absolute exclusion from disability benefits.” Similarly, “the disputable presumption […]
November 7, 2017

MEDICAL FINDINGS OF COMPANY-DESIGNATED PHYSICIAN WHO CONDUCTED EXTENSIVE MEDICAL MONITORING PREVAILS OVER PHYSICIAN OF SEAFARER WHO EXAMINED HIM ONLY ONCE

Medical attention that the company doctors give to seafarer enabled them to acquire a more accurate diagnosis of medical condition and fitness for work resumption compared […]
April 28, 2018

DEATH TO BE COMPENSABLE MUST BE WORK-RELATED AND SHOULD OCCUR DURING THE TERM OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Death of the seafarer to be compensable must be work-related and must happen during the term of the employment contract. Alma Covita vs. SSM Maritime Services, […]
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