MOTEL 6 v. McMasters

CIGNA Insurance Company (CIGNA) seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) upholding claimant’s aggravation claim. We affirm.

Claimant worked as a housekeeper for Motel 6 beginning in July 1989. In August 1989, she suffered a compen-sable injury to her right shoulder and low back. The claim was accepted by CIGNA, which was employer’s insurer at the time. It was closed in October 1989 by a notice of closure that awarded claimant temporary disability. Claimant returned to her regular job. She continued to have back pain and the claim was reopened in November 1989. A…