The effect of this amendment is unknown because the panel has reported no cases discussing such a redetermination, and it is fair to assume, based on the age of the amendment, that cases are not yet, or only just now, becoming ripe on this issue (the cap is 8.65 years, and LWEC, and §35, apply for all <a href="https://thelomad.com/getmad.today/wp-contentwww.getmad.today/blog/2021/01/doubling-down-2-hearing-loss-claims-for-the-same-claimant-denied-on-the-same-day/">claims after 2007 –</a> so allowing for time for treatment, surgery, etc, plus the litigation time for classification, in theory, 81% claimants may just now be approaching the end of their caps.)