5 Jun 2019
Applying the materially-contributing causation test from W, the Judge found the 1988 sexual assault materially contributed to the appellant's schizophrenia in a genuine and meaningful way and allowed the appeal, concluding ACC's decision declining cover for schizophrenia was incorrect.
6 Nov 2015
Having evaluated the totality of lay and expert evidence and applying Ambros and LS, the Court was satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the appellant's 1988 traumatic brain injury was a material and credible causative factor in the development of his paranoid schizophrenia, making the schizophrenia a covered consequence and entitling the appellant to the 25% whole person impairment rating.
22 Nov 2013
Medical literature now recognises at least a possible causal link between childhood sexual abuse and psychosis; on the evidence of this case the Court preferred Dr Codyre's opinion that the appellant's repeated childhood sexual abuse was a material and substantial cause of his schizophrenia on the balance of probabilities, therefore the ACC decisions denying entitlements were quashed and entitlements follow.