Shepard v. Midland Foods, Inc.

Claimant Shepard appeals from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Court that he was ineligible for further benefits. We reverse the Workers’ Compensation Court, and remand for a determination of compensation due, as well as fees, costs and penalties, if any.

Claimant presents half a dozen issues for review. The following issues are dispositive:

1. Whether there was substantial evidence to support the Workers’ Compensation Court’s determination that claimant’s knees had deteriorated (and eventually collapsed) because of other than work related reasons.

2. Whether there was substantial…