Hanson Buick, Inc. v. Chatham

Birdsong, Judge.

We granted appeal in this case to determine whether mental disability without prior physical injury is compensable under Code Ann. § 114-102 of the Workers’ Compensation Act as an “accident arising out of and in the course of employment.” The superior court held that it is, thus reversing the findings and conclusions of the Workers’ Compensation Board and administrative law judge.

The evidence is essentially undisputed and shows the following: the claimant Roe Chatham has a history of psychological and psychiatric problems dating back to World War II. He was treated for…