Wilson v. Mercy Health Center

Per Curiam,-.

Claimant Kathryn Wilson appeals the Workers Compensation Board’s (Board) decision finding claimant’s injuiy did not arise in the course of claimant’s employment. We affirm.

At the time of the injury, claimant was a surgical nurse at Mercy Health Center. Over time, claimant’s hearing had deteriorated due to illness and aging. Claimant’s supervisor informed claimant that her hearing troubles interfered with claimant’s work and posed a safety risk to the patients. Claimant visited an audiologist on her own time in order to be fitted for hearing aids in both ears. When the physician…