Wednesday, December 5, 2012

ALJ McGRATH (BOSTON) DISMISSES CLAIM, FINDING THAT CLAIMANT'S MEDICAL EVIDENCE FAILS TO SHOW CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INJURY AND WORK

FULL DECISION - GUADIANO vs. ELECTRIC BOAT

In this claim the injured worker alleged that aggravation of severe arthritis in his knee was causally related to his work at Electric Boat.  On weighing the evidence, ALJ McGrath credited the opinion employer's expert witness over that of the claimant's treating physician.  Several studies submitted by the Claimant addressing aggravation of arthritis were given no weight because they were not supported by expert testimony.

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