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Do I qualify for benefits if I was diagnosed with TB three years after leaving my mining job?

No, you can only receive compensation if you were diagnosed with TB within one year of leaving work. But if you can prove you had latent TB prior, you might have a shot.

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Can I appeal the Tshiamiso Trust's Medical Certification Panel's findings?

The panel's decision can be taken on review within 30 days, although the process is unclear.

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How do miners with TB or silicosis get compensation?

There are four steps to follow to submit a claim.

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