Claim of Monette v. County of Albany

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed May 11, 1982, which ruled that claimant’s deceased husband had sustained a compensable heart injury. The record shows that among his duties as a deputy sheriff, the 46-year-old decedent served summonses and warrants which required walking and climbing of stairs in certain housing projects. On March 15,1979, decedent climbed two flights of stairs on five separate occasions in an attempt to serve a summons. Decedent’s spouse testified that he complained of chest pains and stayed in bed during the ensuing weekend. On Monday, March…