30 Jan 2003
Lockyer v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2003] NZACC 13
- Court
- District Court
Court found radiology showed longstanding degenerative changes predating the October 2000 fall, the MRI progression was consistent with chronic degeneration rather than new traumatic arthritic change, and the preferred medical opinion (Mr Jones) established that any traumatic aggravation had resolved and current incapacity is substantially caused by pre-existing degeneration; therefore suspension of entitlements was lawful and appeal is dismissed.