RAF typist wins

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An RAF typist has been awarded £484,000 in compensation after injuring her wrist.

The unnamed clerk who is in her twenties picked up the repetitive strain injury while inputting data.

The award reflects the likelihood that the injury has impaired the woman's ability to return to employment.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said:


"Medical experts agreed that the claimant would be unlikely to return to part or full-time work as the condition had become permanent. The... (62 more words)

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