3 Aug 2007
Johnson v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2007] NZACC 178
- Court
- District Court
The court held that the Medical Assessor's approval of Technical Sales Representative was fatally inconsistent because he excluded roles involving heavy and repetitive arm use but gave no explanation for accepting a role involving heavy use without repetition; that omission rendered the medical assessment unreliable. The court also held that the Occupational Assessor's finding that the appellant possessed sufficient computer skills for Buyer/Purchasing Officer was unsupported by cogent evidence (only attendance certificates for a four-day basic course and no demonstrated competence). Because…