Copeland v. Danvers Corp.

David Newbern, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation case, we find there was no substantial evidence to support the commission’s determination that the claimant did not suffer an aggravation of a preexisting condition.

Agnes Copeland worked as a shoe crimper at the appellee’s factory. She developed a bunion on the foot she used to press the pedal on the crimping machine. Surgery was performed to remove the bunion, and the surgery unfortunately left the great toe on her right foot in a cocked or clawlike condition. Her medical bills were partially paid by a group insurance hospitalization policy,…