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Arthur M. Bohanan, a retired Knoxville police officer, sought workers' compensation benefits for hypertension, alleging it was caused by his employment and relying on a statutory presumption for law enforcement officers. The City of Knoxville, the employer, presented medical evidence through Dr. Roseman, who testified that Bohanan's hypertension was due to factors like weight gain and a sedentary lifestyle, effectively rebutting the statutory presumption. The trial court initially ruled in favor of Bohanan, awarding permanent partial disability. However, the appellate court reversed this decision, finding that the employer successfully rebutted the presumption and Bohanan failed to prove a job-related causal connection for his hypertension.
Bohanan v. City of Knoxville is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Supreme Court. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Supreme Court.
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Arthur M. Bohanan, a retired Knoxville police officer, sought workers' compensation benefits for hypertension, alleging it was caused by his employment and relying on a statutory presumption for law enforcement officers. The City of Knoxville, the employer, presented medical evidence through Dr. Roseman, who testified that Bohanan's hypertension was due to factors like weight gain and a sedentary lifestyle, effectively rebutting the statutory presumption. The trial court initially ruled in favor of Bohanan, awarding permanent partial disability. However, the appellate court reversed this decision, finding that the employer successfully rebutted the presumption and Bohanan failed to prove a job-related causal connection for his hypertension.
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