Appeal victories
- Appeals Commission Overturns WCB Denial in Plantar Fasciitis Case
- Appeals Commission Overturns WCB Reduction of Benefits at Age 65
- Appeals Commission Reverses WCB Denial of Permanent Disability Benefits
- Appeals Commission Accepts PTSD-Related Hernia as Compensable Injury
- Appeals Commission Confirms Recurrence of PTSD as Compensable
- DRDRB Reverses WCB Decision, Restores Full ELP Benefits Beyond Age 65
- Employer’s Challenge Denied – DRDRB Upholds Acceptance of Low Back Injury Claim
- TTD Benefits Reinstated After Psychological Claim Review
- Summary
Appeals Commission Reverses WCB Denial of Permanent Disability Benefits
Our client, a long-serving municipal employee, was denied ongoing permanent disability benefits by WCB despite clear and ongoing medical limitations. We appealed the decision, arguing that the medical evidence supported a continuing impairment and that WCB failed to fully assess the functional impact of the client’s condition on his ability to perform suitable work.
The Appeals Commission agreed, overturning WCB’s denial and confirming the worker’s entitlement to ongoing benefits. This outcome reflects the importance of a thorough, evidence-based evaluation of a worker’s medical and occupational limitations, rather than relying on assumptions or partial assessments.
This decision (No. 2024-0007) highlights how appeals can correct unjust denials and ensure injured workers receive the full benefits to which they are entitled.