Makalous v. Kansas State Highway Commission

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fromme, J.:

This is an appeal under the Workmen’s Compensation Act from an award for disability from a myocardial infarction found to be a direct and natural result of an intimal hemorrhage suffered at work on February 21, 1974. The claimant, Lawrence Makalous, received an award based upon 50% permanent partial disability, together with medical benefits. No serious question is presented on appeal as to the percentage of the workman’s present disability. The appellants’ attack on the award is based upon facts surrounding the injury and the refusal of the…