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Unfit to Work as a Seaman

2021 June 14 Paulino Ungos III

The third doctor in this case declared the claimant’s unfitness to work as a seafarer. Should the claimant be granted total permanent disability benefits?

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Posted in: Agrarian Law and Social Legislation, Labor Law Filed under: #Bar2022, #GetThatBar2022, 2021-06, decision, disability benefits, justice caguioa, seafarer, third doctor

An Assessment Reflective of the Seafarer’s Medical Condition

2020 January 27 Paulino Ungos III

The seafarer failed to observe the third-doctor referral provision in the POEA-SEC. Was her claim of total permanent disability benefit granted?

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Posted in: Agrarian Law and Social Legislation Filed under: 2020-01, decision, seafarer, third doctor

The Party Who Secures the Opinion of a Third Doctor

2019 April 01 Paulino Ungos III

In case the doctor appointed by the seafarer disagrees with the assessment of the company-designated physician, who has the duty to secure the opinion of a third doctor?

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Posted in: Agrarian Law and Social Legislation, Labor Law Filed under: 2019-04, decision, ofw, seafarer, third doctor

Seafarer’s Noncompliance with the Third Doctor Referral Procedure

2019 January 16 Paulino Ungos III

The seafarer filed his complaint for permanent total disability benefits after the company-designated physician declared the him fit to work. Will his complaint prosper?

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Posted in: Agrarian Law and Social Legislation, Labor Law Filed under: 2019-01, notice, third doctor

Starting the Third Doctor Referral Process

2019 January 07 Paulino Ungos III

Should the seafarer initiate the third doctor referral process?

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Posted in: Agrarian Law and Social Legislation, Labor Law Filed under: 2019-01, notice, third doctor

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