Liaromatis v. Baxter County Regional Hospital

Karen R. Baker, Judge.

Appellant James Liaromatis appeals the decision of the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission denying him benefits for a low-back injury sustained on July 26,1999, lifting a patient while working as a paramedic for appellee. He argues that the Commission’s finding that he failed to prove the existence of an injury by medical evidence is contrary to the law and not supported by substantial evidence. We find no error and affirm.

Appellant was employed by Baxter County Regional Hospital as a paramedic for approximately fourteen years. On July 26, 1999, appellant was…