American Zurich Ins. Co.
Release Date: Dec 4, 2019
Venue: Iron County
Plot summary: Claimant alleges multiple spinal injuries from being "bounced around" in a truck. Commission affirms award that "hauling trucks" produced repetitive trauma to spine resulting in 9 disc protrusions or herniations based on opinion of claimant's expert Dr. Volarich.
Inj. No. 15-0292171
Cast:
Kasten, ALJ
Seufert
Volarich - 67 1/2% rating
Chabot - 0% pre-existing
Coyle
Cantrell - cervical sprain
Comments: A dissenting commissioner found claimant's credibility impacted by his lack of candor about prior severe symptoms, a delay in manifestation of symptoms, and inconsistencies between degree of subjective symptoms and objective exam findings.
What's it Worth?
22% PPD BAW neck, thoracic and lumber
