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KKO 1508/2001 AI generated

Supreme Court dismissed claim for occupational disease compensation for physiotherapist's upper limb symptoms.

Case Number KKO 1508/2001
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the claim for occupational disease compensation regarding a physiotherapist's upper limb symptoms. The applicant argued that working conditions caused the condition, while the opposing party contended the symptoms were pre-existing or unrelated to work duties. The court ruled that the evidence failed to establish a causal link between the employment and the specific medical condition.

Legislator headnote

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Work Injury Act 1983; Occupational Disease Act 1983: A claim for occupational disease compensation is dismissed when the applicant fails to prove a causal connection between the work environment and the diagnosed medical condition.

Keywords

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occupational disease compensation causal connection requirement physiotherapist employment upper limb symptoms work injury Act 1983 medical evidence standard Supreme Court dismissal

Cited Legislation

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Work Injury Act 1983
Occupational Disease Act 1983

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Kysymys yläraajaoireiden korvaamisesta fysioterapeutin työssä ilmaantuneena ammattitautina.