A former welder who injured his shoulder six years ago was entitled to medical benefits for the impingement tendinopathy syndrome which manifested itself when he injured his shoulder as well as benefits for the shoulder injury. Case: Alstom Power v. Weir, No. 2012-ca-000075-WC, 01/04/2013, unpublished.Facts: Kevin Weir injured himself during the course of his employment with Alstom Power while welding some steel beams in September 2007. After he consulted several doctors, he was diagnosed with a superior labral anterior and posterior tear in his right shoulder. Dr. Glen McClung repa...
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