Skinner v. Saif Corp.

Claimant appeals a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, which affirmed SAIF’s denial of claimant’s cervical back condition. On de novo review, we conclude that claimant’s back condition is compensable.

In 1972, claimant sustained an on-the-job injury while employed as a green chain puller. She slipped and immediately complained of neck and shoulder pain. An acute cervical strain of the right posterior neck was diagnosed. The claim was closed with no award of permanent disability. In 1974, claimant again incurred an on-the-job injury to her neck as the result of pulling wood on the…