Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government v. Offutt

OPINION

JOHNSON, Judge.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) appeals from the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming the decision of the Administrative Law Judge which imposed a 15% enhancement 1 of the workers’ compensation benefit received by Karen Offutt for injuries received while in training to become a LFUCG police officer. Since the decision of the Administrative Law Judge was supported by substantial evidence, we affirm.

Offutt, who had previously worked as a safety officer with the LFUCG from 1987 through June 1995, was a member of a new recruit class to…