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Nov 17, 2021 maritime law seafarer disability poea-sec work-related illness hypertension diabetes

Diabetes and Hypertension: Proving Work Relatedness in Seafarer Disability Claims

Learn how the Supreme Court treats diabetes and hypertension claims for seafarer disability benefits under the POEA-SEC.

Oct 16, 2019 maritime-law seafarer-rights disability-benefits diabetes poea-sec work-relatedness

Diabetes and Seafarer Rights: Establishing Work Relatedness for Disability Claims

The Supreme Court clarifies when a seafarer's diabetes is work-related and compensable, and the rules on post-employment medical exams.

Jul 9, 2014 maritime-law seafarer-disability poea-sec diabetes work-related-illness disability-benefits

Diabetes and Seafarers' Rights: When a Disability Claim Fails Under the POEA-SEC

Supreme Court explains when diabetes is not a compensable work-related illness for seafarers, and why the 120-day rule is not automatic.

Mar 23, 2006 labor-law employees-compensation diabetes work-related-illness pd-626 sss

Proving Work-Related Illness in the Philippines: When Is Diabetes Compensable

Diabetes is not automatically compensable under Philippine law. A Supreme Court ruling shows what proof claimants must present.