Dr. E. Light

The worker appealed the Case Manager's decision that he had reached maximum medical recovery for a work-related adjustment disorder with no permanent impairment evident.

The Appeals Resolution Officer found that the worker's psychological condition had remained symptomatic for nearly three years since its manifestation.

Relying on the psychological evidence, the Officer concluded that the failure to adjust over such a prolonged period constituted a permanent impairment.

The appeal was allowed, and the worker was found entitled to a non-economic loss award determination.