31 Aug 2016
Wilson v Accident Compensation Corporation
- Citation
- [2016] NZACC 239
- Court
- District Court
There was insufficient evidence to establish that the appellant's current L2/3 pathology and symptoms were caused by the 2002 covered injury; available imaging and expert opinion showed multi‑level degenerative disease predating 2002 and no clear causal chain to a single traumatic event, and the proposed fusion was not shown to be necessary and appropriate under Schedule 1 clause 2; accordingly ACC correctly declined funding and the appeal is dismissed.