22 Oct 2014
Ryan v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2014] NZACC 275
- Court
- District Court
On the balance of probabilities the appellant’s accident of 30 March 2012 contributed to the meniscal tear and related pathology in a more than minimal way, the primary purpose of the surgery was to treat that tear, and the condition was not shown to be wholly or substantially caused by ageing or a gradual process; therefore ACC cover is required.
- Causation
- Entitlement to funding for elective surgery
- Degenerative disease vs traumatic injury
- Review of administrative decision