Not all work accidents or occupational diseases may result immediately in illness or loss of ability.
If you are not immediately incapacitated but wish to protect your future right to Disablement Benefit, you should:
- notify your employer about the accident or disease, and
- apply for a declaration that your accident or disease was work related.
This should be done without delay.
Declaration forms (DB /OB 1) are available from:
Injury Benefit Section
Social Welfare Services Office
Áras Mhic Dhiarmada
Store Street
Dublin 1
Telephone: (01) 7043000
If your disablement occurs at a later stage, you should apply within 3 months of becoming aware of it.