9 May 1995
Watson v Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Corporation
- Citation
- [1995] NZACC 45
- Court
- District Court
The appeal is dismissed because the appellant did not prove, on the balance of probabilities, that his hearing loss was caused by a gradual process arising out of and in the course of his employment; material inconsistencies in his work history, lack of corroborating evidence and the possibility of age-related hearing loss meant the s7 criteria were not satisfied and the respondent was entitled to decline the claim.