What is a statement of claim?

• A statement of claim is a legal document that must be submitted to the Dust Diseases Tribunal in order to initiate your claim and must follow the format prescribed under Schedule 3 of the Dust Diseases Tribunal Regulation (NSW). 
• The statement of claim sets out the claimant’s:
  • personal details;
  • medical condition including details of the treating medical practitioners;
  • summary of work and exposure history;
  • detailed exposure history;
  • smoking history;
  • compensation particulars;
  • whether a Dust Diseases Board claim has been submitted or approved; and
  • whether the claimant is a relative and dependant of the deceased worker.