
Dear PAO,
I have a brother who is currently working as a seafarer. He was repatriated two months ago due to a tibial fracture. He sustained the injury while playing basketball on board the vessel during a company-organized tournament. The injury required surgery. He was also advised to undergo several physical therapy sessions. My brother tried to file for disability benefits; unfortunately, his employer claims that his injury was not work-related, as it was incurred while playing sports. Is the company correct in refusing the disability claim of my brother?




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