Jump Down Onto Platform Caused or Aggravated Thoracic Spine Endplate Degeneration and Radiating Pain

by Admin 24. September 2011 14:55

11 IWCC 854

Award: 19(b) petition, causation found and TTD + Meds + MRI awarded

Accident:  First day on job jumped down onto a surface and felt pain, reported, and sought medical attention

Injury:  MRI shows endplate degeneration in the mid thoracic spine (T9-T10) and noted discogenic changes.  P had prior injury to back.

RestrictionsNot lift greater than 10 pounds frequently or 20 pounds occasionally with no repetitive bending, lifting or twisting

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19(b) Benefits Awarded