Parsons v. Workforce Safety & Insurance Fund

MARING, Justice.

[¶ 1] Warren Parsons appeals from a judgment affirming a Workforce Safety and Insurance Fund (“WSI”) decision denying his claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Parsons argues his cervical spine and left shoulder injuries are “com-pensable injuries” under N.D.C.C. § 65-01-02(10). We conclude WSI erred in determining Parsons’ injury was not a com-pensable injury and denying his claim for benefits. We reverse the judgment and remand the case to WSI for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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[¶ 2] On November 17, 2010, Parsons applied for workers’ compensation…