Schroeder v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Comm’n

Trial court found that Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission erred in finding claimant had shown a causal link between her condition of ill-being and an at-work accident. Commission's decision as to causation is not contrary to manifest weight of evidence. Claimant's consistent reports of pain were not required to be given more weight than changes in her ability to work. Where an accident accelerates the need for surgery, a claimant may recover under the Workers' Compensation Act.Physician's testimony supports inference that accident accelerated need for surgery. (HOLDRIDGE, HOFFMAN, HARRIS, and MOORE, concurring.)