Smith v. Department of Agriculture

MEMORANDUM OPINION

HANSEN, Chief Judge:

Petitioner Delores Smith (Claimant) seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Court order finding she did not sustain an accidental injury arising out of and in the course of employment with Respondent Department of Agriculture (Employer).

The record reflects Claimant was injured in an automobile accident. Employer initially accepted the claim as compensable and began payment of benefits. Subsequently, Employer moved to terminate temporary compensation, denying the injury arose out of and in the course of employment.

A hearing was held pursuant to Employer’s…