15 Mar 2017
The appellant failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that teeth 16 and 24 or a TMJ injury were caused by the 17 January 2008 assault because treating clinicians were equivocal and the independent specialist (Dr Leichter) concluded there was no evidence of accident-related damage; consequently ACC's decision to decline extended cover is upheld.
31 Jul 2015
On the balance of probabilities the court found credible evidence (sworn witness, GP/specialist reports including Dr Rajapaksha and Mr Rao and radiology) that a compensable 1986 injury occurred and, together with subsequent injuries, substantially caused the appellant's current lumbar condition; the 2011 event substantially caused incapacity certified from August 2011; chronic pain syndrome may be related to covered injury and requires further investigation by ACC.
6 Dec 1999
The Review Officer and Court were correct to treat the 1975 claim as a late lodgement because there is insufficient evidence that a claim was filed in 1975, insufficient reliable medical evidence linking any 1975 knee injury to current osteoarthritis, and the 24‑year delay materially prejudiced the Corporation; therefore cover for the knees was rightly declined and the appeal is dismissed.