Pierce v. Kentucky Galvanizing Co.

COOPER, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment setting aside a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board. The Board found that appellant, Carroll C. Pierce, sustained a work related injury to his heart and awarded him occupational disability benefits. The circuit court set aside the Board’s award pursuant to KRS 342.285 as clearly erroneous.

Appellant contends the Board’s decision was supported by substantial evidence and, accordingly, should have been affirmed by the court. Cf. Holman Enterprise Warehouse v. Carter, Ky., 536 S.W.2d 461 (1976). Substantial evidence means evidence of…