Difference between revisions of "Disability and Causation in Workers' Compensation (7:IX)"
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Detailed policies regarding each of these conditions are set out in the RSCM II. Chapter 3 sets out policies for personal and psychological injuries and compensable consequences. Chapter 4 sets out policies for all Occupational Disease, including repetitive strain injuries and hearing loss. Students handling appeals should note that most causation disputes come down to matters of evidence, and the policies provide important guidance on what evidence is required in each case. | Detailed policies regarding each of these conditions are set out in the RSCM II. Chapter 3 sets out policies for personal and psychological injuries and compensable consequences. Chapter 4 sets out policies for all Occupational Disease, including repetitive strain injuries and hearing loss. Students handling appeals should note that most causation disputes come down to matters of evidence, and the policies provide important guidance on what evidence is required in each case. | ||
== B. Injury | == B. Injury, Disease, or Both? == | ||
Because the statutory and policy requirements for an injury and Occupational Disease are different, it is important to consider the worker’s disability under the correct relevant category. Sometimes this is not clear. | Because the statutory and policy requirements for an injury and Occupational Disease are different, it is important to consider the worker’s disability under the correct relevant category. Sometimes this is not clear. | ||