The NLRC further noted that respondent sought medical assistance only a month after his repatriation, and the certification issued by Dr. Poblete did not include a disability assessment. Respondent’s motion for reconsideration was denied by Resolution9[9] of April 25, 2008, hence, he appealed to the Court of Appeals.   By Decision10[10] of September 30, 2009, the appellate court reversed the decision of the NLRC and reinstated that of the Labor Arbiter, holding that respondent’s depression which rendered him unfit to work was a direct result of the demands of his shipboard employment and the harsh and inhumane treatment of the vessel’s officers towards him.   Petitioners’ motion for reconsideration was denied by the appellate court by Resolution11[11] dated December 17, 2009, hence, the present petition for review on certiorari.   The petition is meritorious. 9 [9] Id. at 477- 479. Ibid. 10 [10] Id. at 76-87; penned by Associate Justice Juan Q. Enriquez and concurred in by Associate Justices Pampio A. Abarintos and Francisco P. Acosta. 11 [11] Rollo, pp. 89-90.