PJC General Negligence 2024

W ORKERS ’ C OMPENSATION —O CCUPATIONAL D ISEASE

PJC 19.1

PJC 19.1

Occupational Disease—Question

PJC 19.1A Occupational Disease—Question—When Claimant Appeals

QUESTION ______ Did Paul Payne sustain an occupational disease arising out of and in the course of his employment with ABC Company ? An “occupational disease” is a disease arising out of and in the course of employment that causes damage or harm to the physical structure of the body. An “occupational disease” includes damage or harm to the physical structure of the body occurring as the result of repetitious, physically traumatic activities that occur over time and arise out of and in the course and scope of employ ment. An “occupational disease” includes a disease or infection that naturally results from the work-related disease. An “occupational disease” does not include an ordinary disease of life to which the general public is exposed outside of employment, unless that disease is an incident to a compensable injury or occupational disease. Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________ QUESTION ______ Did Paul Payne not sustain an occupational disease arising out of and in the course of his employment with ABC Company ? [Insert PJC 19.1A instructions on “occupational disease.”] Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________ PJC 19.1B Occupational Disease—Question—When Carrier Appeals

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