Smith v. City of Miami

In this workers’ compensation appeal, the claimant contends that te deputy erred in refusing to extend the firefighter’s presumption statute, section 112.18(1), Florida Statutes (1987), to his claim. We affirm.

The claimant is a retired firefighter who served the City of Miami for twenty-six years. A physical examination of the claimant conducted before he began his service revealed no indication of heart disease. Fifteen months following his retirement, however, claimant suffered a heart attack. Claiming disability due to heart disease, claimant sought workers’ compensation benefits. The…