Steven Dunteman v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

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OUTCOME: Petitioner awarded benefits

Caterpillar refused to pay benefits to an injured employee, arguing that the employee was not entitled to benefits because his own self-treatment had worsened his condition. The Illinois Appellate Cour ... t reversed the Commission, finding in favor of the injured employee establishing that Illinois workers are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits even if self-treatment causes the injury to worsen in severity as long as the injury is work related.