G. Ciccocelli — Appeals Resolution Officer

2009 CanLII 80655

Employer's objection for increased SIEF relief denied; 50% cost relief upheld as pre-existing conditions were minor.

The accident employer objected to a case manager's decision limiting cost relief to 50% through the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF) following a worker's shoulder injury.

The employer argued that the worker's pre-existing non-work ailments contributed to the severity of the injury and delayed recovery, warranting 75-90% SIEF relief.

The Appeals Resolution Officer found that the pre-existing conditions were minor and did not significantly impact the worker's recovery or return to work.

The WSIB medical consultant's opinion that the severity of the pre-existing condition was minor was accepted.

The objection was denied, and the 50% SIEF relief was upheld.

OWSIBOct 8, 2009

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