How Important is an Accurate Medical History?

Apr. 2020

Smith v. Zielles Tress Serv., Inc. – LIRC

Decided October 14, 2019.

Facts: Applicant told his treating doctors that he had no prior shoulder issues when treating for an allegedly work-related shoulder injury. Medical records showed Applicant had serious preexisting shoulder problems, and was scheduled for surgery prior to his alleged injury.

Decision: LIRC found Applicant’s doctor’s opinion not to be credible because they relied on incomplete and/or inaccurate information/medical histories.