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KKO 226/2000 AI generated

Supreme Court held that asthma diagnosed later cannot be considered the same disease as previously compensated occupational allergic rhinitis.

Case Number KKO 226/2000
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the claim to treat later-diagnosed asthma as the same disease as previously compensated allergic rhinitis caused by dust mites. The applicant argued that the two conditions were medically identical, but the court found distinct clinical differences between allergic rhinitis and asthma. Consequently, the compensation for the original occupational disease did not extend to the subsequent respiratory condition.

Legislator headnote

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Sairaudenkorvauslaki 1983:1000; Työeläkelaki 1971:1000: A later diagnosed asthma cannot be considered the same disease as previously compensated occupational allergic rhinitis due to distinct clinical characteristics and different pathophysiological mechanisms.

Keywords

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occupational disease compensation allergic rhinitis vs asthma same disease determination medical equivalence standard disability pension eligibility

Cited Legislation

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Sairaudenkorvauslaki 1983:1000
Työeläkelaki 1971:1000
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A:lle oli korvattu ammattitautina varastopölypunkin aiheuttama allerginen nuha, joka oli ilmennyt 28.11.1980. Kysymys siitä, voitiinko myöhemmin todettua astmaa pitää samana sairautena.