Jaqua v. State ex rel. Wyoming Workers' Compensation Division

THOMAS, Justice.

The sole issue presented in this appeal is whether substantial evidence exists to support a denial of benefits under the Wyoming Worker’s Compensation Act (Wyo.Stat. §§ 27-14H01 to -805 (1991 & Supp.1993)). Donald T. Jaqua (Jaqua), in a creative manner, attempts to couch the question as one of law; but we are satisfied the determination by the hearing examiner is supported by substantial evidence, and the question truly is one of fact. Jaqua asserted an entitlement to benefits because of a back injury he sustained as a result of a fall on stairs while working as an employee of…