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This is another case of a seaman who became disabled while working. The issues resolved here is whether or not the disability is temporary or permanent and the amount of disability compensation to be paid. This is the case of Eliseo. Eliseo was hired by OPM Crew Management Inc. (OPM Crew) to work as a 3rd Engineer on board a vessel owned by its principal OPM Maritime Services Inc. under a three-month employment contract. Barely two months after his deployment on board the vessel, Eliseo complained of “ringing sensation in his left ear and dizziness described as swirling of the surroundings.” H…