N. Clark

The worker appealed the denial of loss of earnings benefits for the periods of July 11 to October 2, 2019, and November 8, 2019, following a workplace injury.

The Appeals Resolution Officer found that the medical evidence supported the worker's inability to return to work until September 30, 2019, and granted full loss of earnings benefits for that period.

However, the claim for November 8, 2019, was denied as there was no medical evidence confirming the absence was for a medically justified health care appointment.

The worker appealed the denial of initial entitlement to benefits for multiple injuries allegedly sustained gradually while performing overhead work on scaffolding.

The Appeals Resolution Officer found that the worker's use of a baker's scaffold involved significant bending and reaching, constituting an injuring process.

Despite delays in reporting to the employer and seeking medical attention, proof of accident was established for the neck and upper back strains, supported by medical evidence.

Entitlement for the other claimed injuries was denied due to lack of medical evidence.

The objection was allowed-in-part.