Case Digest (G.R. No. 188385) Core Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
This case revolves around the claim for Employees' Compensation death benefits filed by Benito E. Lorenzo (Petitioner) after the death of his wife, Rosario D. Lorenzo (Rosario), a member of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) with policy number CM-56244. Rosario served as an Elementary Teacher I at the Department of Education (DepEd) from October 2, 1984, until December 27, 2001. Throughout her life, she had been diagnosed with serious health issues, including Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, and suffered from complications that led to pneumonia prior to her hospitalization. On October 1, 2001, she was admitted to the Medical City Hospital for a hematoma and associated bleeding after which she eventually succumbed due to Cardio-Respiratory Arrest resulting from Terminal Leukemia on December 27, 2001.
Benito filed a claim for death benefits under Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 626, also known as the Employees' Compensation Law. However, the claim was denied by G
Case Digest (G.R. No. 188385) Expanded Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
- Claimant and Deceased: Petitioner Benito E. Lorenzo is the surviving spouse of Rosario D. Lorenzo, who was an Elementary Teacher I at the Department of Education (DepEd).
- Employment and GSIS Membership: Rosario was a GSIS member with Policy No. CM-56244 and served as a teacher from October 2, 1984, to December 27, 2001.
- Medical History:
- On July 31, 2001, Rosario was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and was hospitalized for Pneumonia.
- On October 1, 2001, she was admitted for Hematoma on the Tongue, Left Inner Lip, and Right Cheek with Gingival Bleeding.
- She died on December 27, 2001, due to Cardio-Respiratory Arrest Secondary to Terminal Leukemia.
- Claim for Benefits: Petitioner filed for Employees’ Compensation death benefits under Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 626, as amended.
- Denial of Claim: The GSIS denied the claim, stating that Rosario’s ailment was non-occupational. The Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) upheld the denial, ruling that her occupation did not increase the risk of leukemia.
- CA Ruling: The Court of Appeals (CA) affirmed the ECC’s decision, stating that leukemia is compensable only among operating room personnel exposed to anesthetics, not teachers.
Issues:
The primary issue is whether Rosario Lorenzo’s death from Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia is compensable under P.D. No. 626, as amended.Ruling:
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Ratio:
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