Walker v. United Parcel Service

This is an appeal from a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Court denying permanent partial disability benefits. We reverse.

The sole issue before us is whether the Workers’ Compensation Court erred by determining that claimant’s current medical condition was not caused by the 1985 injury.

James R. Walker (Walker) began his employment with United Parcel Service (UPS) in 1981 and delivered packages in the Bozeman area. Prior to 1985, Walker was in excellent health and was considered to be an excellent employee. On September 12, 1985, Walker suffered a back injury while working for UPS. He…