(a) Where an employee suffers from an occupational disease as defined in this subchapter and is disabled or dies as a result of the disease and where the disease was due to the nature of the occupation or process in which he or she was employed within the period previous to his or her disablement […]
(a) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Asbestosis” means the characteristic fibrotic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust; and (2) “Silicosis” means the characteristic fibrotic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of silica dust. (b) In the absence of conclusive evidence in favor […]
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, procedure with respect to notice of disability or death and as to the filing of claims and determination of claims shall be the same as in cases of accidental injury or death. (2) (A) Written notice shall be given to the employer of an occupational disease […]
