Worker denied mental stress benefits; PTSD presumption inapplicable and condition arose from typical workplace conflicts.
The worker, a former paramedic, appealed the denial of entitlement for traumatic mental stress (TMS), chronic mental stress (CMS), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) under the first responders presumption.
The Appeals Resolution Officer found the worker did not meet the criteria for the PTSD presumption because he was not employed as a first responder on or after April 6, 2014.
While the worker had been exposed to objectively traumatic events during his career, the ARO concluded this exposure did not significantly contribute to his psychological condition, which instead emerged due to interpersonal conflicts and typical workplace stressors.
As interpersonal conflicts and typical employment tensions do not constitute substantial work-related stressors, entitlement for CMS and TMS was denied.
Worker v. Employer, 2021 CanLII 133939
