Supreme Court decided cases on certain illnesses not enumerated under

the POEA-SEC
Colon Cancer
Although the Court had decided in favour of compensability of Colon Cancer in prior
cases, the most recent jurisprudence of Jorina Dragon Talosig vs United Philippine
Lines, Inc., et al (G.R. No. 198388, 28 July 2014) states that Colon Cancer is NOT
COMPENSABLE if not proven to be work related.
Diabetes Meelitus
In Magsaysay Maritime Corporation et al., vs Henry Simbajon (G.R. No.
203472, 9 July 2014), the Supreme Court held that the disease Diebetes Meelitus
cannot be acquired in a short span of time and cannot be said to have been
acquired during the seafarers employment. Therefore, diabetes meelitus is NOT
COMPENSABLE.
Tuberculosis
In Barko International, Inc., et al. Vs Eberly Alcayno, (G.R. No. 188190, 21
April 2014), the Supreme Court held that Tuberculosis is COMPENSABLE for full
disability benefits. Although the court considered Tuberculosis to be similar to
Diabetes Meelitus which could not be developed in a short span of time, the Court
still held that Tuberculosis is compensable considering that it was established that
the seafarer was working in an environment exposed to harmful substances.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
In Teekay Shipping Phils., Inc. vs. Exequiel Jarin (G.R. No. 195598, 25 June
2014), the Supreme Court held that Rheumatoid Arthritis is compensable after the
seafarer was able to show proof of causal connection with is work.
Psoriasis
In Maersk Filipinas Crewing Inc., et al., vs. Nelson Mesina (G.R. No. 200837),
the Court ruled that the illness Psoriasis is work-related and COMPENSABLE.
Mental Illness
In Cabuyoc vs. Inter-Orient Navigation Shipmanagement (G.R. No. 166649,
24 November 2006), the Court held that a seafarer who suffers Psychosis and/or
schizophrenic form disorder is entitled to compensation if his illness was the
direct result of his employment and due to the harsh and inhumane treatment of
the officers on board the vessel.
Lyphoma

In Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, et al. Vs. NLRC, et al. (G.R. 186180, 22 March
2010), the Supreme Court held that Lyphoma is NOT COMPENSABLE and is not work
related.
HIV/AIDS
The Supreme Court held in Lydia Escarcha, et al., vs. Leonis Navigation Co.,
Inc., et al. (G.R. No. 182740, 5 July 2010) that HIV/AID is considered a pre-existing
illness and is not work-related, thus NOT COMPENSABLE.
Myocardial Infraction
In Guntan vs. Philippine Transmarine Carriers, et al., it was held that
Myocardial Infraction isnot compensable. (NLRC CASE not appealed but can be
used as basis)
Urinary Bladder Cancer
In Klaveness Maritime Agency, Inc. et al, vs. Beneficiaries of the late Anthony
S.Allas, (G.R. No. 168560, 28 January 2007.) the Court ruled that Urinary Bladder
Cancer was not related to the seafarers line of duty as it was proven that he was
not exposed to chemicals suspected to increase the risks of acquiring bladder
cancer. Said illness, therefore, is NOT COMPENSABLE