Burton v. Department of Industry, Labor & Human Relations

This claim for workmen’s compensation benefits by an Oshkosh fireman involves a preexisting condition and two incidents, the first work-connected and the second not work-connected. If a link exists between the two incidents, the applicant is entitled to benefits under the compensation act. If such link does not exist, the claim for benefits under the compensation act fails.

The preexisting condition is an abnormal growth of bone in the lumbosacral region so that the projection from the fifth lumbar vertebra touches the sacrum.

The work-connected incident took place on May 25, 1964. While…