Opinion ID: 1302330
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Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Tolbert's Original Claim

Text: Daretha Tolbert began working for Alascom in 1982 as a telephone operator. Her job required at least some repetitious use of a keyboard, although the parties dispute how much keyboarding was involved. Between 1982 and 1989, she developed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, requiring her to undergo multiple carpal tunnel release surgeries. Tolbert sought to recover workers' compensation for what she maintained was a job-related impairment. The Board found that her claims were barred by AS 23.30.100(a) and (d) as a result of her delay in notifying Alascom that her injuries were job related. The superior court affirmed the Board's decision in July 1991; we affirmed the superior court's holding in March 1992.