State of Florida Department of Corr. v. Andrew Junod

The Employer/Carrier appeals a final order of the Judge of Compensation Claims holding that Claimant is entitled to benefits under the heart-lung statute, section 112.18 of the Florida Statutes. We reverse.

Claimant’s Employment and Heart Attack.

After applying for a job as a correctional officer trainee, Claimant completed a pre-employment medical history questionnaire, and underwent a pre-employment physical at a local walk-in clinic in December of 2008. 1 On the questionnaire, he denied having ever been diagnosed with vascular disorders, high blood pressure, heart disease, heart murmur, or…