For example, development of osteoarthritis in a left knee joint which had previously suffered a split articular surface in a compensable fall would, if medical opinion established a causative link betwe — en the two, be a sequela of that original knee condition. Similarly, in that case, the right knee condition may also be accepted for compensation as a sequela of the left knee condition(s).
How can the Delegate be satisfied that a new injury was sustain — ed as claimed? One possible way would be for the Delegate to seek a Statutory Declaration from the employee stating the exact circumstances and cause of the accident and the exact symptoms suffered following the accident (and injury). Similar Statutory De — c — laration(s) by any friend(s) or family member(s) would also be most helpful to the Delegate. While a Statutory Declaration is not of course 'evidence' of the matters to which it refers, we in policy consider that most employees' preparedness to complete s — u — ch a declaration can reasonably be seen to be supportive of any assertions that are made in it.