39-71-713. Compensation for occupational diseases and medical benefits -- diminution of compensation. - Montana Statutes

     39-71-713. Compensation for occupational diseases and medical benefits -- diminution of compensation. (1) Compensation for occupational diseases must be equal to the compensation and medical benefits provided for injuries in this chapter.
     (2) When the same medical condition may be claimed as an injury and an occupational disease, compensation payable to the claimant, the claimant's beneficiaries, or the claimant's dependents may not be duplicated for the same conditions over the same time period.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 416, L. 2005.