Kraft v. Flathead Valley Labor & Contractors

Claimant, Gregory Kraft, appeals the judgment of the Workers’ Compensation Court which denied him benefits for carpal tunnel syndrome. The lower court found that claimant failed to carry his burden of proving that a compensable claim existed. We reverse and remand.

The sole issue is:

Whether the Hearing Examiner’s finding that the claimant’s carpal tunnel condition is not a compensable injury under the Workers’ Compensation Act is supported by substantial evidence.

The claimant, Mr. Kraft, was 29 years old at the time of trial. He has spent a substantial portion of his career working in various…