(1) In this article "benefit" means occupational injuries benefit, which shall comprise injury benefit, disablement benefit, death benefit and medical care.

(2) Where a claim in respect of benefit is made in respect of any period which is greater than that allowed under section 241(2), the period in respect of which payment may be made before the date on which the claim is made, shall be extended to a period calculated in accordance with this article, where it is shown to the satisfaction of a deciding officer or an appeals officer that the person was entitled to the benefit.

(3) In any case where the delay in making the claim is due to information given by an officer of the Minister to the person or a person appointed to act on his or her behalf, the period for which payment may be made shall be -

(a) the period between the date of claim and the date information was given by an officer of the Minister plus a period equal in duration to that allowed under section 241(2), or

(b) the period between the date of claim and the date entitlement commenced, or

(c) such part of the period referred to in paragraph (a) for which a person was entitled to the benefit, or