Asplundh Tree Expert Co. v. Hart

Employer seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order setting aside a denial of claimant’s aggravation claim. We affirm.

On July 7, 1988, claimant compensably injured his lower back. Employer accepted the claim. Following conservative treatment from Dr. Sacamano, his claim was closed on August 29, 1989, by Determination Order awarding him 7 percent unscheduled permanent partial disability (PPD). On July 22,1990, claimant suffered severe back pain, leftlegpain and left leg numbness when he bent over and lifted a 15-pound box at home. He initially sought treatment from Dr. Hazel, who…