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BRION, J.:
FACTS:
The respondents husband, Francisco M. Raoet (Francisco), was an engineer at the National Irrigation
Administration (NIA).
In 2000, Francisco was diagnosed with Hypertension, Severe, Stage III, Coronary Artery Disease, and he was
confined.
As the GSIS considered this a work-related condition, Francisco was awarded 30 days Temporary Total Disability
benefits, plus reimbursement of medical expenses incurred during treatment.
On May 5, 2001, Francisco was rushed to the and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
His death certificate listed the causes of his death as follows:
CAUSES OF DEATH (1) Immediate cause: Cardiac Arrest; (2) Antecedent cause: Acute Massive Hemorrhage
(3) Underlying cause: T/C Bleeding Peptic Ulcer Disease.
The respondent filed with the GSIS a claim for income benefits accruing from the death of her husband,
pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 626 (P.D. 626), as amended but was denied on the ground that the
respondent did not submit any supporting documents to show that Franciscos death was due to peptic ulcer.
On appeal, the ECC affirmed the findings of the GSIS.
The CA reversed the ECC decision. Hence, this petition.
Petition denied.