Paragraph 8 Application by a dependant of a person with diffuse mesothelioma
In any other case, P is to be taken as having been “first diagnosed” with diffuse mesothelioma where either of the conditions set out in sub-paragraph (2)(a) or (b) is met and the date of first diagnosis is to be determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (3).
The conditions referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—
that a diagnosis of diffuse mesothelioma in relation to P is made following a post-mortem examination; or
that, following P’s death, a diagnosis of diffuse mesothelioma in relation to P is confirmed in writing by a health care professional without carrying out a post-mortem examination.
The date of P’s first diagnosis is the date shown on the report of the post-mortem examination or the date shown on the health care professional’s written confirmation of the diagnosis (as the case may be).