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How are claims assigned for review?
A claim is assigned for review based on the scheduled outline in the Trust Distribution Procedures (TDP) and is then assigned to a claim reviewer.
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When will my claim be reviewed?
The Trust will attempt to provide an initial response to the claimant within six months of receiving the claim form.
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The physician has noted the claimant’s shortness of breath and need for oxygen. Are PFTs still required to qualify for Silicosis and Severe Silicosis?
Yes, the Trust Distribution Procedures (TDP) require PFT reports to support these diseases.
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Will the Trust review a claim if the injured party died before a physical exam was performed?
The Trust Distribution Procedures (TDP) require a physical exam, however, if the injured party is deceased at the time of filing, the Trust will accept a pathology report from a board-certified pathologist for the alleged injury.
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How can a particular plant/site of exposure be established as a known site to satisfy the requirement for Company Exposure?
Evidence to establish a known Halliburton and/or Harbison-Walker site can be submitted to the Trust for consideration by the Trustee.