Facts
In this case, the Zürich Versicherungs-Gesellschaft appealed against a decision of the Social Insurance Court of the Canton of Zurich concerning the application of Art. 36 para. 2 of the Accident Insurance Act (AIA).Considerations
The Federal Court confirms its case law according to which the application of Art. 36 para. 2 AIA requires the existence of an adequate causal link between the accident and the impairment to health. It is not admissible to consider physical and mental disorders as a single impairment to health within the meaning of this provision, even if they are closely related. These disorders represent distinct impairments to health that must be examined separately with regard to their adequate causal link with the accident.
The Court rejects the argument of the lower instance that, in the presence of related somatic and psychological disorders, they should be considered as a "single impairment to health" not giving rise to a reduction in benefits under Art. 36 para. 2 AIA. Such an approach would be contrary…