State ex rel. Daniels v. Industrial Commission

{¶ 1} In late 1999, appellant-claimant John Daniels began experiencing increasing problems with his hands. He continued working until forced from his job by pain on January 24, 2000. The next day, Dr. M.J. Felter diagnosed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, prompting claimant’s workers’ compensation application shortly thereafter.

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{¶ 3} “Patient may return to light duty work only with no repetitive lifting with the right arm[.] If not available then he will need to be off work till approx. 03/09/00.”

{¶ 4} Claimant’s employer, appellee Industrial…