WORKERS' COMPENSATION - APPEAL AGAINST DECISION - whether injury arose out of or in the course of employment - whether employment a significant contributing factor to the injury
› previous history of left knee pain and symptoms not disclosed to WorkCover and treating specialist
› whether the worker’s account of this incident at work is credible - the Appellant bears onus of proof - standard of proof
› the Appeal is allowed.
Cases:
Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 s 32
Croning v Workers’ Compensation Board of Queensland (1997) 156 QGIG 100