Helmer v. State Accident Insurance Fund

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The claimant suffered a heart attack and the question for determination is whether or not the heart attack was causally connected to claimant’s work. The hearing officer determined against the workman as did the Workmen’s Compensation Board. The circuit court reversed, finding that the heart attack was work-connected and the State Accident Insurance Fund appeals.

The hearing officer’s opinion fairly sets forth the facts:

“At the time of the contested incident claimant was a 50-year-old meat cutter who owned and operated the Russellville Market at 10301…