Miners Knee to be included in the Industrial Injuries Disability Scheme.
The Department of Work and Pensions has announced that osteoarthritis of the knee in coal miners will be added to the industrial injuries disability benefit scheme. The changes will take effect on 13 July 2009.
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers reported that “the change means that any miner who worked underground for more than ten years prior to 1986 and has developed osteoarthritis will be entitled to claim the benefit.” Full details can be accessed from pasting the following link into your web browserhttp://research.dwp.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/2009/apr/124-09-150409.asp . If in doubt please contact your local citizens advice office for assistance.
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