Derr Construction Co. v. Bennett

OPINION OF THE COURT

Claimant was employed as an iron worker for approximately 21 years, during the last 8 weeks of which he worked for the employer herein. His work included heavy lifting and extensive climbing, usually while wearing a 60-100 pound tool belt. Claimant testified that in the early 1980’s he had suffered a staph infection in his left knee. For several years prior to the incident that precipitated this claim claimant had experienced arthritic problems in his knees for which he had sought medical treatment. Claimant’s condition required heavy doses of medication, and degeneration…