Virginia Employment Commission v. Hale

ROBERT P. FRANK, Judge.

The Virginia Employment Commission/Commonwealth of Virginia (employer) appeals a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission awarding disability compensation and medical benefits to Rhonda Hale (claimant). On appeal, employer contends the commission erroneously concluded claimant’s injury, which resulted from a lightning strike, arose out of the peculiar conditions of her employment. We find no credible evidence in the record to support the commission’s finding, and, therefore, we reverse and dismiss.

BACKGROUND

Claimant worked for employer as an interviewer. That…