D. Shepherd

The worker objected to a decision reducing her loss of earnings (LOE) benefits by the amount of her Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits.

The worker suffered multiple soft tissue injuries and developed chronic pain disorder and psychological impairments.

She was granted CPP disability benefits.

The Appeals Resolution Officer found that all diagnoses and complaints described in the CPP application fell within the scope of the WSIB claim, with no non-work-related conditions present.

Therefore, the full amount of the CPP benefit (excluding the portion for her children) was properly offset against her LOE benefits.

The worker's objection was denied.

The worker objected to the suitable employment or business (SEB) of security guard and the associated earnings used to calculate his loss of earnings (LOE) benefit following a work-related right shoulder injury.

The worker argued he was unfit for the role due to physical and psychological impairments and inadequate training.

The Appeals Resolution Officer found that the worker met the educational and physical requirements for entry-level security occupations, and there was no evidence of a psychological barrier to employment during the labour market re-entry program.

The objection was denied and the LOE benefit calculation was upheld.

The worker objected to the quantum of her final future economic loss (FEL) benefit and the denial of entitlement for certain prescription medications.

The Appeals Resolution Officer found that the worker, who suffered from chronic pain disability and depression, was not unemployable, as she had demonstrated the ability to maintain part-time university studies.

The FEL benefit was ordered to be recalculated based on a 20-hour workweek at minimum wage.

The request for medication reimbursement was partially granted for prescriptions filled prior to a documented suicide threat in March 2008, but denied for Cyclomen, which was prescribed for a non-compensable condition.

The worker objected to a decision denying entitlement to a January 2006 recurrence of a right shoulder injury and associated loss of earnings (LOE) benefits.

The worker originally injured her shoulder in 2003 and underwent surgery, later returning to modified work at a courtesy desk.

She claimed the modified work exacerbated her condition, leading to further disability.

The Appeals Resolution Officer found that the deterioration of the worker's shoulder condition, including the progression of pre-existing acromioclavicular joint symptoms, was a consequence of the work-related injury and subsequent surgery.

The modified job was deemed unsuitable, and the worker was awarded full and partial LOE benefits.