Sondag v. Ferris Hardware

REYNOLDSON, Justice.'

Claimant Leo Sondag appeals trial court’s judgment affirming a decision of the industrial commissioner denying him workmen’s compensation benefits from his employer, Ferris Hardware. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand to the industrial commissioner with directions.

Claimant, age 57, was employed for 14 years as a combination clerk and appliance serviceman for Ferris Hardware and its predecessors. Commencing in 1968 he had experienced chest pains, particularly on the heavy exertion frequently required by his employment. By 1970 his difficulty had been diagnosed…