City of Atlanta v. Arnold

Ruffin, Judge.

The City of Atlanta appeals a judgment affirming an award of workers’ compensation benefits to Neal Arnold, a former police officer who voluntarily retired on disability. The City contends that it was entitled to credit for amounts it paid into an employer-funded disability retirement plan. The City further asserts that voluntary retirement, without more, does not prove the occurrence of a change in condition. After review, we agree only with the City’s latter contention. We therefore affirm in part and reverse in part.

While on duty and operating a motorcycle, Arnold sustained…