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20. Essential Hypertension.
Hypertension classified as primary or essential is considered compensable if it
causes impairment of function of body organs like kidneys, heart, eyes and
brain, resulting in permanent disability; Provided, that the following documents
substantiate it: (a) chest x-ray report, (b) ECG report (c) blood chemistry
report, (d) funduscopy report, and (e) C-T scan.
[55] Francisco v. Bahia Shipping Services, Inc., supra note 52, at 666; and Quizora v.
Denholm Crew Management (Philippines), Inc., supra note 52, at 321-322.
[56] See Francisco v. Bahia Shipping Services, Inc., supra, at 666.
[57] G.R. No. 182740, July 5, 2010, 623 SCRA 423.
[58] Id. at 442; underscores ours. See also Francisco v. Bahia Shipping Services, Inc.,
supra note 52, at 666.
[59] Quizora v. Denholm Crew Management (Philippines), Inc., supra note 52, at 319.
[60]
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/nutritional_disorders/obesity_and_the_metabolic_
syndrome/obesity.html
(visited
on
May
14,
2013).
See
also
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/ and Merriam-Webster’s Medical
Dictionary, 2006 edition, p. 511, which defines obesity as a condition that is characterized
by excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body and that in an adult is typically
indicated by a body mass index of 30 or greater.
[61]
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/nutritional_disorders/obesity_and_the_metabolic_
syndrome/obesity.html (visited on May 14, 2013).
[62]
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/endocrine_and_metabolic_disorders/lipid_disorders/
dyslipidemia.html?qt=hyperlipidemia&alt=sh (visited on May 14, 2013). See also
http://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/366.html and Merriam-Webster’s Medical
Dictionary, 2006 edition, p. 333, which defines hyperlipidemia as the presence of excess fat
or lipids in the blood.
[63]
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/endocrine_and_metabolic_disorders/lipid_disorders/
dyslipidemia.html?qt=hyperlipidemia&alt=sh (visited on May 14, 2013).
[64]
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/special_subjects/drug_use_and_dependence/alcohol.
html
(visited
on
May
14,
2013).
See
also
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alcoholism/DS00340 and Merriam-Webster’s Medical
Dictionary, 2006 edition, p. 19.
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