The deadline for the resolution and notification of the application is six months, calculated from the date on which the application was formally submitted through any of the means provided for this purpose.

The lack of an express decision within the period provided for in the previous paragraph shall have the effect of granting the respective application by administrative silence.

The protective action provided by this special agreement will be that corresponding to:

• Permanent disability due to common disease and non-work-related injury.
• Retirement.
• Widow/widower's pension, orphanhood and other benefits in favour of family members, derived from common disease and non-work-related injury.