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Worker granted initial entitlement for right foot tendon tear sustained during understaffed, heavy-lifting shift.
The worker appealed the denial of initial entitlement for a right foot tendon tear sustained while carrying a heavy parcel during an understaffed shift.
The Appeals Resolution Officer found that the injury was a disablement resulting from an unexpected increase in physical demands.
Relying on a WSIB Medical Consultant's opinion that the injury was compatible with the accident history despite underlying degenerative changes, the Officer allowed the appeal and granted initial entitlement.
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