Manous v. Argonaut Insurance

In this workers’ compensation case, claimant seeks judicial review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order which reversed the referee and found that he had suffered a new injury rather than an aggravation of a compensable condition. We reverse.

Claimant suffered a compensable on-the-job low back sprain in December, 1979. Although he was found to be medically stationary by March, 1980, he continued to suffer moderate back pain. He was released for light work in April, 1980, and was advised to avoid repetitive lifting, bending and stooping. In June, 1980, he was diagnosed as suffering chronic low…