Pursley v. Christian Hospital Northeast/Northwest

PATRICIA L. COHEN, Judge.

Introduction

David Pursley (Claimant) appeals the final award of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (Commission) denying his claim against the Second Injury Fund (Fund) for permanent total disability (PTD) benefits. Claimant contends the Commission’s finding that Claimant’s PTD was the result of hepatitis C alone was contrary to the overwhelming weight of the evidence. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

Claimant began working for Christian Hospital Northeast (Employer) in November 1979 as an ambulance driver and EMT. In 1982, Claimant became a…