Worker With Long History of Ailments Entitled to Temporary Disability Benefits

The Utah Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker with a long history of health issues was entitled to temporary disability benefits for a closed period after an on-the-job fall. Case: Stage Department Store v. Magnuson, No. 20220825-CA, 06/06/2024, published. Facts: Shelly Magnuson has suffered from chronic pain for many years. In 2010, a doctor described her as having an “off and on” history with Sweet’s syndrome, which caused pain in her back, arms and legs. Magnuson was also diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease and fibromyalgia and had undergone severa...