Appeal of Bellisle

The petitioner, James Bellisle, appeals from a decision of the New Hampshire Compensation Appeals Board (board) denying him workers’ compensation benefits. We vacate and remand.

The petitioner has been employed by Alexander’s Markets of NH, Inc., and its successor, Hannaford Brothers, since December 1979. In December 1980, he became a full-time employee. In April 1984, he was promoted to the position of head receiver. Approximately seventy-five percent of his job responsibilities at that time entailed lifting parcels.

In July 1987, the petitioner suffered back pain when he jumped from a height…