Summary of Issue: Partial Incapacity


Decision 12719 Full Text of Decision 12719

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
sickness benefits partial incapacity
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Retired due to back problems and no light work available. Cannot lift heavy objects. Claimant has shown he was capable of and available for work and unable to obtain suitable employment due to back problem.


Decision 10412 Full Text of Decision 10412

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
sickness benefits partial incapacity
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The doctor was under the impression that if an employee is limited to light work and most recent employer does not have that type of work available, then employee is incapable of work. That is not the test. Claimant did not seek light duty as he felt itwould pay far less.


Decision A-0165.83 Full Text of Decision A-0165.83

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
sickness benefits partial incapacity
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We have not been persuaded that the Board erred in finding that claimant was not incapable by reason of his loss of hearing of performing suitable employment other than his usual job.

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