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Malicdem v. Asia Bulk Transport Ruling by Patrick Damaso is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Malicdem claimed permanent total disability benefits, asserting his hypertension and glaucoma were work-related from his assignment on an overseas vessel. However, the Court ruled against his claim for failing to comply with the mandatory reporting requirement to undergo a post-employment medical exam. The Court also found Malicdem failed to prove his illnesses were work-related. While diseases can be compensable if work-related, Malicdem did not meet the requirements to establish the illnesses were caused

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Patrick Damaso

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