128M
CurrentReduction of compensation for particular workers with more than 1 pneumoconiosis injury
Chapter 3Compensation
Part 3Compensation entitlements of particular workers
Division 5Workers with pneumoconiosis
Subdivision 3Miscellaneous
128M Reduction of compensation for particular workers with more than 1 pneumoconiosis injury
(1)
This section applies if a worker who has sustained an injury that is pneumoconiosis (the current injury)—
(a)
is entitled to compensation under subdivision 1 or 2 for the current injury; and
(b)
has previously received compensation under subdivision 1 or 2 for another injury that was pneumoconiosis (a previous injury).
(2)
The compensation to which the worker would otherwise be entitled under subdivision 1 or 2 for the current injury must be reduced by an amount equal to the total of all amounts previously paid to the worker under subdivision 1 or 2 for the previous injury.
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