In case of disability or death from silicosis, complicated with tuberculosis of the lungs, compensation is payable as for uncomplicated silicosis, if the silicosis was an essential factor in causing the disability or death.

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Source: SDC 1939, § 64.0810 as enacted by SL 1947, ch 426; SL 2008, ch 278, § 60.