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VakO 12.8.1983/4129:82 AI generated

Insurance court dismissed disability claim for driving instructor due to pre-existing back pain and job stress.

Case Number VakO 12.8.1983/4129:82
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Insurance Court dismissed the disability pension application of a 59-year-old driving instructor who claimed work-related aggravation of pre-existing back pain. The applicant argued that continuous vigilance and responsibility in the driving instructor role constituted overwork, while the court noted the condition began in the early 1970s. The court ruled that the existing medical condition was not significantly worsened by the specific duties of the profession.

Legislator headnote

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Insurance Act; Disability Insurance Act: A pre-existing medical condition is not considered work-related aggravation if the applicant fails to prove a significant worsening caused by the specific demands of the profession.

Keywords

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disability pension work-related aggravation pre-existing condition driving instructor overwork assessment

Cited Legislation

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Insurance Act 1971
Disability Insurance Act 1971
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Autokoulun liikenneopettajana Oulussa vuodesta 1969 toimineen 59 -vuotiaan henkilön katsottiin olleen rasittavassa työssä. Ratkaisua tehtäessä otettiin huomioon mm. työn vaatima jatkuva valppaus ja työn vastuullisuus. Hän oli 1970-luvun alkupuolelta lähtien potenut selkävaivoja. VI-jaosto