Jensen v. New Mexico State Police

OPINION

BIVINS, Chief Judge.

Worker appeals from a judgment denying him benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. NMSA 1978, §§ 52-1-1 to -70 (Repl.Pamp.1987). This appeal raises the question of whether worker introduced sufficient proof to establish a primary mental impairment under Section 52-l-24(B). We hold he did not, and therefore affirm the judgment below.

Worker began his employment with the New Mexico State Police in 1969 as a state policeman. He performed routine patrol work until 1975, when he transferred to the narcotics division. He worked in that capacity until 1982, when he…