- This patient/seaman presented with a history of abdominal pain, painful and bloody urination on September 2002. - He was confined in Dubai UAE on October 3-6, 2002 where work up showed elevated creatinine, right ureteral stone and left renal pelvic stone. He was advised surgery but opted to be repatriated back to the Philippines. - On repatriation, he was confined at Makati Medical Center on October 8, 2002 where he underwent ESWL, left. - On December 17-23, 2003, he was confined at National Kidney Institute and he underwent right ureterolithotomy. - He is now unfit to resume work as seaman in any capacity.   - His illness is considered work aggravated. - He needs regular monitoring of his renal function for deterioration and possible recurrence of kidney stones. - His right kidney is non-functioning and his left kidney has impaired function. Theres a likelihood that he would need dialysis in the future. - He cannot land a gainful employment given his medical background. - His renal insufficiency can cause secondary hypertension with associated target organ involvement.     Masangcay is claiming disability benefit under Section 20(b), paragraph 5 of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) Revised Standard Terms and Conditions Governing the Employment of Filipino Seafarers on Board Ocean-Going Vessels, as amended by Memorandum Circular No. 55, Series of 1996, which is deemed integrated in every contract of employment of Filipino seafarers on ocean-going vessels, and which provides:   SECTION 20. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS xxxx   B. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR INJURY OR ILLNESS   The liabilities of the employer when the seafarer suffers work-related injury or illness during the term of his contract are as follows:   xxxx   5. In case of permanent total or partial disability of the seafarer during the term of employment caused by either injury or illness, the seafarer shall be compensated in accordance with the schedule of benefits enumerated in Section 30 of this Contract. Computation of his benefits arising from an illness or disease shall be governed by the rates and the rules of compensation applicable at the time the illness or disease was contracted.