10 Oct 2003
Beecher v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2003] NZACC 254
- Court
- District Court
The judge applied statutory requirements and Buffett: the correct test is whether the appellant can perform all functions required by the generic job description for hotel/motel receptionist for the statutory hours. The occupational assessment showed the appellant lacked current clerical skills required by the generic description and the medical evidence showed some generic receptionist roles required prolonged standing beyond her capacity; therefore the reviewer’s finding of capacity was incorrect, the appellant discharged the onus on appeal, and the reviewer’s decision was quashed with week…