Claimant was injured at work in May of 2011 after she fell from a scaffold 8 feet in height. She suffered serious injuries to her neck, lower back, right shoulder and right knee. She required surgery to her right knee and neck. Claimant worked for over 20 years as a handler doing asbestos removal. Despite surgery and her compliance with conservative medical treatment, her pain symptoms have persisted.
AGE:  50PAST WORK:  Asbestos removal handler

INJURIES:  herniated discs in neck with cervical fusion surgery, lower back pain, right knee ACL reconstruction and recurrent headaches.

INITIAL DECISION: DENIED

HEARING LEVEL RESULT: FULLY FAVORABLE decision dating back to claimant’s alleged onset date and date of injury.

$18,000 in back pay and secured $1,400 per month

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