126
CurrentFurther application for compensation for industrial deafness
Chapter 3Compensation
Part 3Compensation entitlements of particular workers
Division 3Workers with industrial deafness
126 Further application for compensation for industrial deafness
(1)
This section applies if a worker has lodged an application for compensation for industrial deafness.
(2)
The worker is entitled to lodge a further application for compensation for industrial deafness only if it is lodged more than 3 years after the previous application was lodged with the insurer.
(3)
The worker is entitled to further lump sum compensation if the worker has sustained a further diminution of hearing of more than 1%.
(4)
The further application must be decided under section 125.
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