Davies v. Hanel Lumber Co.

Claimant appeals a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, which denied both his aggravation claim against Hanel Lumber Co. (Hanel) and its carrier, Argonaut Insurance Co., and his new injury claim against Universal Drywall (Universal) and its carrier, SAIF. On de novo review, we find that claimant has met his burden of establishing that he suffered a new injury, and reverse.

Claimant was injured initially at Hanel in September, 1974, when he jumped off of a log and twisted his right knee. He underwent surgery, which relieved his symptoms, and was released to return to work in January,…