Carl Moore Coal Co. v. Johnson

WADDILL, Commissioner.

The Kentucky Workmen’s Compensation Board awarded appellee, Arlin Johnson, compensation provided for total disability. KRS 342.095. The Board found that 80% of appellee’s disability resulted from preexisting coronary arteriosclerosis and 20% of his disability was due to his heart attack caused by overexertion while at work for the appellant. The Board apportioned 80% of the award against the Special Fund and 20% against the appellant. The Pike Circuit Court upheld the award and the apportionment made by the Board.

Appellant contends on this appeal that there is no…