SAIF Corp. v. Ricker

Claimant suffered compensable injuries to her left wrist and right shoulder. Claimant also had a preexisting degenerative condition in her shoulder. SAIF, employer’s insurer, accepted a claim for a combined condition. On May 26,1999, SAIF issued a denial of claimant’s combined condition, stating:

“SAIF Corporation hereby issues a current combined condition denial of your disability and need for treatment on and after December 31,1998. It is our position that after this date, your otherwise compensable injuries ceased to remain the major contributing cause of your combined condition and the…