T. Cerone

The worker, a Registered Practical Nurse, sustained a bilateral wrist strain at work.

She sought full loss of earnings benefits for a period when she was off work.

The case manager initially denied the benefits, concluding there was no medical evidence to support time off.

On appeal, the Appeals Resolution Officer found that the worker was willing to return to suitable modified work, but the employer did not offer any until her medical restrictions were clarified.

The worker's objection was granted, and she was awarded full loss of earnings benefits for the disputed period.

The worker sustained a compensable shoulder and neck injury.

Prior to the accident, he used a wheelchair due to a non-compensable condition.

During his Labour Market Re-entry (LMR) program, it was determined that his current wheelchair was not ergonomically suitable for classroom training and posed a risk of further injury to his shoulders.

The Appeals Resolution Officer granted the worker's request for a new, ergonomically correct wheelchair on a once-only basis, finding it necessary for his success in the LMR program.