Common use of Successive Disabilities Clause in Contracts

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan as though he/she had not returned to work. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan.

Successive Disabilities. If, If following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan as though they had not returned to work. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan.

Successive Disabilities. (a) If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting period. this Plan. (b) In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting period. this Plan as though the employee had not returned to work. (c) Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan. (d) Limitation of benefits for successive disabilities in (b) and (c) above must be determined within one year from the date of absence due to successive disability.

Successive Disabilities. If, If following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that the employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and provided the period during which the employee returned to work is no longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan as though he/she had not returned to work. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without payments, in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan as though they had not returned to work. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Planplan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis plan. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without payments, in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis plan as though they had not returned to work. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis plan.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Planplan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis plan. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis plan as though he had not returned to work. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis plan.

Successive Disabilities. (a) If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting period. this Plan. (b) In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting period. this Plan as though they had not returned to work. (c) Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan. (d) Limitation of benefits for successive disabilities in (b) and (c) above must be determined within one year from the date of absence due to successive disability.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan as though he/she had not returned to work. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after statements in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that the employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and provided the period during which the employee returned to work is no longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan as though he had not returned to work. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be Line spacing change in order to end this Appendix so that the next Appendix starts at top of page so that the Wage Table will fit on one page. Line spacing changes back to normal at the top of Appendix 2. considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period.period.‌‌‌

Successive Disabilities. (a) If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting period. this Plan. (b) In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting period. this Plan as though the employee had not returned to work. (c) Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan. (d) Limitation of benefits for successive disabilities in (b) and (c) above must be determined within one

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan as though they had not returned to work. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after statements in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan.

Successive Disabilities. (a) If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Planplan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting period. this plan. (b) In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting period. this plan as though they had not returned to work. (c) Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis plan. (d) Limitation of benefits for successive disabilities in (b) and (c) above must be determined within one year from the date of absence due to successive disability.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another ano ther waiting period. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after the completion of another waiting period. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without the necessity of completing another waiting period.

Successive Disabilities. (a) If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting period. this Plan. (b) In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting period. this Plan as though the employee had not returned to work. (c) Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan. (d) Limitation of benefits for successive disabilities in (b) and (c) above must be determined within one (1) year from the date of absence due to successive disability.

Successive Disabilities. If, following a period of total disability with respect to which benefits are paid from this Plan, an employee returns to work on a full-time basis for a continuous period of six (6) months or more, any subsequent total disability suffered by that employee, whether related to the preceding disability or not, shall be considered a new disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. In the event the period during which such an employee has returned to work is less than six (6) months and the employee again suffers a total disability and that is related to the preceding disability, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability, and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan as though he had not returned to work. Should such an employee suffer a subsequent disability that is unrelated to the previous disability and and, provided the period during which the employee returned to work is longer than one (1) month, the subsequent disability shall be considered Line spacing change in order to end this Appendix so that the next Appendix starts at top of page so that the Wage Table will fit on one page. Line spacing changes back to normal at the top of Appendix 2.considered a new disability and the employee shall be entitled to benefit payments after in accordance with the completion provisions of another waiting periodthis Plan. If the period during which the employee returned to work is one (1) month or less, the subsequent disability shall be deemed a continuation of the preceding disability and the disabled employee shall be entitled to benefit payments without in accordance with the necessity provisions of completing another waiting periodthis Plan.