Mansfield and Comcare [2020] AATA
3917.
Key Points:
Ms Mansfield claimed compensation for an injury to her right
arm (right lateral epicondylitis), as a result of using a computer
mouse.
The Tribunal was asked to decide whether Ms Mansfield s
injury was contributed to, to a significant degree, by her
employment.
The Tribunal found in favour of Ms Mansfield and Comcare was
found liable to pay compensation.
Background:
Ms Mansfield was employed by the Department of Human Services in
Hobart. On 7 May 2018, Ms Mansfield submitted a claim for
workers compensation in respect of right lateral
epicondylitis, caused by computer mouse usage while carrying out