Knee Replacement Compensable, despite Preexisting Condition

A claimant's total knee replacement is compensable, despite a preexisting condition, because a work-related incident caused additional damage to his knee, a Louisiana appellate court ruled. Case: Henderson v. Graphic Packaging International, No. 48,491-WCA, 11/20/13, published.Facts: Kenneth Henderson, a Bobcat operator/laborer for Graphic Packaging International, was injured in August 2010 while removing paper from underneath the employer's paper machines. As Henderson bent down, his right leg entered an 18-inch wide "u-drain," and he experienced excruciating pain trying to get his le...