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KKO 4910/1995 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses claim for Sudeck atrophy compensation as it is not a recognized medical condition for disability benefits.

Case Number KKO 4910/1995
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the claimant's request for disability compensation regarding Sudeck atrophy. The court found that while the condition involves muscle atrophy following inflammation, it does not meet the specific criteria for recognized disability benefits. Consequently, the claim was rejected because the medical condition was not deemed compensable under the relevant social security regulations.

Legislator headnote

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SoteL 1 §; SoteL 2 §: Sudeck atrophy resulting from shoulder inflammation is not a recognized medical condition for disability compensation benefits.

Keywords

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Sudeck atrophy disability compensation muscle atrophy shoulder inflammation social security benefits medical condition compensability criteria

Cited Legislation

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SoteL 1 §
SoteL 2 §

Cited Case Law

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VA-94/216
Kysymys vasemman olkaluun ulomman sivunastan tulehduksen ja sitä seuranneen reflektoorisen dystrofian eli ns. Sudeckin atrofian korvattavuudesta. Ks. VA-94/216
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kko-other_2012_2102
Supreme Court dismisses claim that CRPS syndrome is causally linked to a 2003 accident and subsequent surgeries.
kko-precedent_2010_55
Supreme Court dismisses patient compensation claim for post-surgery infection deemed tolerable and not serious enough for damages.
kko-other_1995_1049
Supreme Court allows compensation for Sudeck's atrophy following a knee injury caused by an accident.
kko-precedent_1997_93
Supreme Court dismisses patient compensation claim for medically justified surgical complication where better outcome was achieved later.
kko-other_2006_2134
Supreme Court dismisses claim that post-accident shoulder pain and movement restrictions are consequences of the accident.

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Kysymys vasemman olkaluun ulomman sivunastan tulehduksen ja sitä seuranneen reflektoorisen dystrofian eli ns. Sudeckin atrofian korvattavuudesta. Ks. VA-94/216