Worker's Self-Reported Hernias Not 'Medically Documented'

A divided Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the Second Injury Fund was not liable for benefits to a worker who failed to show any medically documented qualifying preexisting disabilities that directly and significantly aggravated or accelerated his work injury. Case: Dubuc v. Treasurer, No. SC99605, 01/10/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: Thomas Dubuc suffered injuries at work in October 2015 when he fell from a ladder. After settling his workers' compensation claim with his employer, Dubuc filed a claim against the Second Injury Fund, alleging his preexisting disabili...