Edmiston v. City of Hobbs
New Mexico Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
BOSSON, Judge.
1. Worker Joyce Edmiston appeals a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ). She argues that the WCJ misapprehended New Mexico law on preexisting conditions and workplace injuries which led to an incorrect determination of Worker’s benefits. We determine that the WCJ incorrectly applied the law to the facts of this ease, and therefore reverse and remand.
BACKGROUND
2. On September 28, 1994, Worker was a clerk for the City of Hobbs when she tripped and fell into a counter at work, twisting her back. Worker testified that she felt severe pain in her back after she…
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