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Oct 23, 2023 maritime-law seafarer-disability medical-abandonment poea-sec disability-benefits labor-law

Seafarer Disability Claims: Medical Abandonment and Its Consequences in the Philippines

When a seafarer fails to complete required medical treatment and re-evaluation, the right to disability benefits may be forfeited. The Supreme Court explains.

Sep 25, 2017 maritime-law seafarer-disability medical-abandonment poea-sec ofw-rights disability-claims

Medical Abandonment in Seafarer Disability Claims: Upholding Treatment Obligations

Filing a disability claim while still under treatment can backfire. The Supreme Court explains medical abandonment in seafarer cases.

Sep 25, 2017 seafarer disability poea contract permanent total disability labor law medical abandonment ofw rights

Seafarer Disability Claims: Why Filing Too Early Can Jeopardize Total Disability Benefits

Filing a disability claim before the 240-day treatment period ends can be fatal. Learn from the Supreme Court's ruling in C.F. Sharp Crew Management v. Orbeta.

Nov 19, 2014 maritime law seafarer disability poea-sec permanent total disability nlrc supreme court

Prevailing Medical Opinion Resolving Seafarer Disability Claims Under Poea SEC

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the 120-day vs 240-day rule in seafarer disability claims under the POEA-SEC.