Sankey v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Williams, Jr.,

Claimant, Walter Sankey, seeks reversal of a decision of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) denying him benefits under Section 402(b)(1) of the Unemployment Compensation Law.1

The claimant had been employed by Montgomery Ward as manager of the Home Improvement Department when he retired in 1978 for medical reasons. He suffered from hypertensive cardiovascular disease; and he was informed by his physician that the stress and pressure caused by his job aggravated his condition. The doctor advised Sankey to leave his position as department manager.…