Edwards v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

I respectfully dissent.

I believe the majority has not only overlooked the equivocal nature of the medical testimony, but has ignored the statutory requirements that must be met before the presumption of compensability for occupational diseases can be applied. The following factual background is helpful.

On May 14, 1985, John C. Edwards (Decedent), a volunteer fireman, was called to assist in fighting a brush fire, and was asked to drive a 1967 tanker truck to the scene. Decedent performed this activity in the past. Upon arriving at the scene, Decedent was told to return to the firehouse…