City of Portsmouth Sheriff's Department v. Clark

ANNUNZIATA, Judge.

The City of Portsmouth Sheriffs Department (“employer”) appeals the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s (“the commission”) determination that Stephen E. Clark (“claimant”) is entitled to benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act (“Act”). Employer contends the commission erred in holding that employer failed to rebut the statutory presumption of Code § 65.2-402(B) that claimant’s heart condition is an occupational disease covered by the Act. We find no error and affirm.

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BACKGROUND

Claimant filed two claims seeking payment of medical benefits and temporary total disability…