Valentin v. Pennsylvania State Police

DOYLE, President Judge.

David P. Valentin (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (Commissioner), denying his claim for benefits under what is commonly referred to as the Heart and Lung Act (Act).1 The facts underlying the appeal follow.

Claimant was a cadet at the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Academy training to become a State Police Trooper. His training at the Academy lasted six months during which time he lived at the Academy and was paid cadet wages. While at the Academy, Claimant suffered an injury to his lower back while engaged in a…