Worker Failed to Prove Aggravation of Pre-Existing Condition From Prior Accident

The Commonwealth Court ruled that an injured worker failed to meet his burden of establishing material aggravation of a pre-existing condition from a prior industrial accident. Case: Oseguera v. WCAB (F&P Holding Co.), No. 172 C.D. 2017, 09/06/2017, unpublished. Facts and procedural history: Victor Oseguera worked for the F&P Holding Co. He injured his back in December 2011 while harvesting mushrooms. F&P accepted liability for a low back strain and began paying medical benefits. Meanwhile, Oseguera returned to work on modified-duty status, at his pre-injury wage.  I...