Dr. J. Barabtarlo

The worker appealed a decision denying secondary entitlement to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a recurrence of a work-related psychotraumatic disability following a severe allergic reaction to epoxy at work.

The Appeals Resolution Officer reviewed medical evidence, including a WSIB-sponsored comprehensive assessment from CAMH, which confirmed the PTSD diagnosis and its causal link to the workplace incident.

The appeal was allowed, granting secondary entitlement to PTSD, a recurrence of the mental health condition, and funding for recommended psychological treatment.

A non-economic loss redetermination was deemed premature as the worker had not yet reached maximum medical recovery.