Gradual Onset Musculoskeletal Disorders
Effective Dates
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2022
Policy Code
EN-08
General Information
The Workers’ Compensation Act S.Y. 2008 (the "Act") states that those who experience work-related injuries are entitled to compensation. A gradual onset musculoskeletal disorder may be compensable if it arises out of and in the course of employment.
Purpose
This policy provides direction when a claim for compensation involves a gradual onset musculoskeletal disorder. All claims for compensation will be adjudicated in accordance with Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) policies, "Arising Out of and In the Course of Employment" and "Merits and Justice of the Case".
Prior Policies
Cumulative Trauma Disorders
May 9, 1990 - October 15, 1997 | #52 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Personal Injury by Accident
December 31, 1992 - December 31, 2007 | CL-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Gradual Onset Musculoskeletal Disorders
December 31, 2007 - June 30, 2008 | CL-31 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Cumulative Trauma Disorders
December 31, 1992 - December 31, 2007 | CL-31 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Policy References
Arising Out Of and In The Course Of Employment
June 30, 2009 - June 29, 2018 | EN-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Merits and Justice of the Case
December 31, 2013 - June 30, 2022 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Pre-Existing Conditions
June 30, 2015 - June 30, 2022 | EN-07 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Return to Work - Overview
June 30, 2012 - June 30, 2022 | RE-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022