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Manansala vs. Workmmen's compensation Commission, et al

JUAN LOPEZ MANANSALA, petitioner, vs. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION, REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Bureau of Soils), respondents.

G.R. No. L-43534 | 1976-09-30

D E C I S I O N

TEEHANKEE, J:

The Court renders judgment granting without any further proceeding additional reimbursement for medical expenses duly substantiated by petitioner at the hearing previously ordered for the purpose by the Court but inadvertently overlooked by the commission in its decision.

This is the second time that petitioner's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses in the total amount of P6,285.60 for the treatment of peptic ulcer and tuberculosis contracted in the course of his employment in connection with his admittedly valid and non-controverted claim for disability compensation has reached this Court.

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