Smith v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work-related gradual process injury) [2025] NZACC 189 [pdf, 463 KB]
...arm vibration in the Right upper limb pain problem”, but the literature was sufficient to accept CECS affecting all four limbs. [26] On 23 November 2024, the Corporation obtained evidence from Dr Hartshorn, occupational physician, following a file review. Dr Hartshorn confirmed the diagnosis of CECS and he did not consider CECS as “definitively representing a physical injury”. [27] Mr Smith obtained a response to Dr Hartshorn’s opinion from Dr Walls on 2 December 2024....