Walsh v. RCA/General Electric Corp.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

CUFF, J.A.D.

In this appeal, we must determine whether the Second Injury Fund (the Fund) is liable for a portion of total disability benefits when the claimant has a pre-existing disability but is not in the work force at the time the compensable injury became manifest. The Judge of Compensation held the Fund liable. We affirm.

The facts are largely undisputed. In 1958, petitioner Henry Walsh began working for respondent RCA/General Electric Corp. (RCA/GE) as a maintenance mechanic and electrician. During his employment, petitioner was exposed to a…