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12.01 - Pulmonary Tuberculosis (When Subsection 35(3) of the Pension Act does not apply) and Non- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- Current methods of treatment have greatly reduced the length of hospital treatment and greatly improved the prognosis for maintenance of function and for the protection of close contacts. Nevertheless, any case may present special features which can be considered on their merits.
- A policy statement, dated 7 September 1972 confirms, extends and defines the practice of making an assessment for non- pulmonary tuberculosis in addition to that made for pulmonary tuberculosis.
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Following hospital treatment for:
- active pulmonary tuberculosis when Subsection 35( 3) does not apply; or
- non- pulmonary tuberculosis;
these conditions shall be assessed in accordance with the Table to Article 12.01.
| Table to Article 12.01 | ||
| 1. | First six months after hospital treatment (mandatory review on completion of this period) | 100% |
| 2. | Second six months after hospital treatment (mandatory review on completion of this period) | 60% minimum |
| 3. | Third six months | 30% minimum |
| 4. | Thereafter based on clinical evaluation of the individual. | |
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