Dr. J. G. Mullin

The worker appealed the denial of psychotraumatic disability entitlement following a 1998 workplace injury to his low back and shoulder.

The worker argued his psychological condition was related to chronic pain and socioeconomic factors stemming from the injury.

The Appeals Resolution Officer found that the worker's emotional difficulties and diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder were primarily related to non-compensable factors, specifically a home invasion and criminal charges, rather than the workplace injury.

The appeal was dismissed.