Unemployment Compensation Board of Review v. Smith

Opinion by

Judge Wilkinson,

Appellant was employed by the United States Government for over 22 years, until January 24, 1974,, when he received a disability retirement. The position held by appellant was a tension producing, sedentary job. Appellant’s medical condition, gouty arthritis and a peptic ulcer, required his employment termination. By appellant’s own doctor’s certification, he cannot work at any job which would require prolonged standing, walking or sitting, nor any job which would produce high tension.. The Bureau of Employment Security (Bureau) rejected appellant’s claim for…