DeYonge v. Nana/Marriott

OPINION

FABE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

This case presents the question of whether a worker who suffers increased symptoms due to the physical requirements of her job is entitled to workers' compensation. Judy DeYonge, who had a preexisting arthritic condition, claims that working as a housekeeper for NANA/Marriott aggravated her condition to the point where she could no longer perform her job. The Workers' Compensation Board denied her claim for benefits and compensation because it concluded that, although her symptoms may have worsened as a result of her job, her underlying condition did not.…