Jugement Kantonsgericht (VD - 2020/239)

Canton:	VD
Case number:	2020/239

Instance:	Kantonsgericht
Department:	Sozialversicherungsgericht

Kantonsgericht Entscheid 2020/239 vom 09.03.2020 (VD)

Date:	09.03.2020
Force of law:	-

Summary:	A cleaning worker had an accident at work in which he sustained a serious back injury. The IV position refused to grant him an IV pension, considering his incapacity for work to be only temporary. The cleaning worker turned to the Eidg. Insurance court, which proved him right. The court concluded that the cleaning worker's incapacity for work is expected to last more than a year. He is therefore entitled to an IV pension. More detailed summary: The cleaning worker U.________ had an accident at work on July 1, 2019, in which he sustained a serious back injury. As a result, he became unable to work and could no longer carry out his activities. The IV position refused to grant him an IV pension, considering his incapacity for work to be only temporary. She found that U.________ would be able to pursue a gainful employment again after a rehabilitation measure. U.________ turned to the Eidg. Insurance court, which proved him right. The court concluded that the cleaning worker's incapacity for work is expected to last more than a year. He is therefore entitled to an IV pension. For the assessment of incapacity for work, the court took into account the following factors: The nature and severity of the injury Previous medical treatments The prognosis of rehabilitation The professional opportunities of the cleaning worker The court concluded that the cleaning worker's back injury was a significant impairment of his ability to work. He is unable to resume his previous job as a cleaning worker. He is also only able to do other activities to a limited extent. Therefore, U.________ is entitled to an IV pension, which is intended to replace his previous income.
Rule of Law:	Art. 100 BGG;Art. 16 SchKG;Art. 17 SchKG;Art. 44 SchKG;Art. 49 SchKG;Art. 55 SchKG;Art. 56 SchKG;Art. 6 SchKG;Art. 60 SchKG;Art. 7 SchKG;
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Comment:	-

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