There are seven main stages involved in the process of securing compensation:
- An application for compensation must be filled out and lodged with the Board.
- Medical information such as respiratory tests and x-rays and any other supporting material must be collected and submitted to the Medical Authority. These tests may be performed by the Dust Diseases Board's Medical Section or by a designated doctor in your area.
- An Industrial History must be written by one of the Board's Industrial History Officers.
- The Medical Authority reviews all information submitted and makes a recommendation on the existence of a dust disease and level of disablement.
- Compensation is assessed and calculated in accordance with the relevant legislation ie. Workers Compensation (Dust Diseases) Act and Workers Compensation Act. Benefit levels are presribed by the legislation.
- The Dust Diseases Board makes its determination based on the advice of the Medical Authority and the proper exercise of its legislative authority under the Act.
- The Award for compensation is processed by the Dust Diseases Board's Finance and Compensation Services Division.
The Board does not charge a fee for this service. Any reasonable costs incurred as a result of the Board directing you to attend medical tests on their premises or with a doctor that they have arranged a medical appointment for you to attend, will be met by the Board.
All application forms can be found on the forms page of this website.