Ohio Supreme Court July 23, 2003, No. 2002-1580 (State ex rel. Daniels v. Industrial Commission)

Per Curiam.

{¶ 1} In late 1999, appellant-claimant John Daniels began experiencing increasing problems with his hands. He continued working until forced from his job by pain on January 24, 2000. The next day, Dr. M.J. Felter diagnosed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, prompting claimant’s workers’ compensation application shortly thereafter.

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