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A Message from the Claims Administrator



                                                                                                                                              s Claims Administrator, it is our job to help safeguard the integrity of the claims
                            In this Issue                                                                                                Aprocess and further the goal of the Settlement Agreement, which is to provide

                                                                                                                                        benefits to those who are eligible for compensation
                                                                                                                                        according to its terms. One way we do this is by
                                                        A Message from the Claims                                                       monitoring Claim Packages submitted to us that are
                                                        Administrator                                                                   based on diagnoses by Qualified MAF Physicians. We

                                                                                                                                        look at the Qualifying Diagnoses to assess compliance
                                                3                                                                                       with the Settlement Agreement and Rules Governing

                                                                                                                                        Qualified MAF Physicians.


                                                                                                                                        If your client sets up an appointment to be examined
                                                        By the Numbers                                                                  by a Qualified MAF Physician, remind him that it is very
                                                                                                                                        important that he talks openly and honestly about his

                                                                                                                                        medical condition and that he provides complete and truthful answers to all the
                                                3                                                                                       doctor’s questions. Reach out to your Law Firm Contact if you have any questions or

                                                                                                                                        concerns. Don’t forget to check the Settlement Website for Program updates.



                                                        Frequently Asked Questions

                                                                                                                                        Claims Administrator
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                                                        Published Decisions by the                                                                             By The Numbers (as of 12/28/20)
                                                        Special Master
                                                                                                                                               20,556                                    3,141                            1,209
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                                                                                                                                          Registered Settlement                      Claim Packages                   Payable Monetary
                                                                                                                                             Class Members                               Received                           Awards


                                                                                                                                         $817,616,447                                  12,506                             12,180

                                                                                                                                            Payable Monetary                       BAP Appointments                  BAP Appointments

                                                                                                                                             Award Amounts                              Scheduled                          Attended







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