What is a presumption?
When we say “presumption,” we mean something is assumed in the absence of proof to the contrary. So, if your medical records prior to September 11, 2001 did not show any evidence of a qualifying condition, you later develop a qualifying condition, and you worked at the World Trade Center site as defined below, we can assume your ailment was the result of your work in the World Trade Center site rescue, recovery or clean up operations.
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