Cowen v. Wal-Mart

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Jackie Cowen, claiming that her employment caused her left breast saline implant to deflate, sought workers’ compensation benefits from her employer, Wal-Mart. The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board rejected her claim. We affirm the superior court’s affirmance of the board’s decision because we conclude that the opinions of two physicians were substantial evidence permitting the board to conclude that Cowen’s work activities did not cause her implant to deflate.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

At the time of her injury, Jackie Cowen was employed as a Direct to…