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VakO 31.1.1983/3415:82 AI generated

Insurance court dismisses claim for work-related disability pension due to pre-existing conditions and age.

Case Number VakO 31.1.1983/3415:82
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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Outcome Dismissed
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The Finnish Insurance Court dismissed the claim for a work-related disability pension filed by a 62-year-old former plant manager. The applicant argued that his severe arthritis, diabetes, and hypertension were caused by the physically and mentally demanding nature of his long-term leadership role. The court rejected this assertion, ruling that his pre-existing medical conditions were not substantially aggravated by his employment.

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Insurance Act s. 10; Disability Insurance Act s. 10: A claim for work-related disability pension is denied when the applicant's medical condition is primarily attributable to pre-existing ailments rather than the specific demands of the employment.

Keywords

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work-related disability pension pre-existing medical conditions disability insurance Act Finnish Insurance Court age and disability assessment

Cited Legislation

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Insurance Act s. 10
Disability Insurance Act s. 10
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insurance_1983_3359-1982
Insurance court dismisses claim for work-related disability benefits for a 61-year-old plant manager with chronic conditions.
insurance_1983_3327-1982
Insurance court dismisses claim for disability pension when mental stress is not the sole cause of illness.
insurance_1980_5594-1979
Insurance court dismissed disability claim for car washer injured by repetitive strain and heavy lifting.
insurance_1983_3917-1982
Insurance court dismisses claim for work-related disability benefits for a 60-year-old with pre-existing heart conditions.
insurance_1983_11175-1981
Occupational disease compensation allowed for shoulder inflammation caused by working at height.

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Autoalan huoltoliikkeen toimitusjohtajana vuodesta 1959 työskennelleen 62 -vuotiaan henkiön katsottiin olleen rasittavassa työssä. Ratkaisua tehtäessä otettiin huomioon työn laatu yrittäjänä, pitkät työajat ja johtavan aseman aiheuttama henkinenpaine. Hän poti nivelrikkosairautta, sokeritautia ja verenpainetautia. VI-jaosto