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Matter of Hartigan v. Albany County Sheriff's Department

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The claimant, a correction officer, suffered a myocardial infarction and sought workers' compensation benefits. A Workers' Compensation Law Judge found a work-related injury, a decision upheld by the Workers' Compensation Board. The employer appealed, arguing the Board's finding of causal relationship was not supported by substantial evidence. The Appellate Division found that the claimant's treating cardiologist's testimony, which merely expressed the possibility of a causal link between work activities and the myocardial infarction, was insufficient medical proof. Consequently, the Board's determination lacked a rational basis, leading the court to reverse the Board's decision and remit the matter for further proceedings.

Matter of Hartigan v. Albany County Sheriff's Department is a workers' compensation case decided in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. 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 Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.

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The claimant, a correction officer, suffered a myocardial infarction and sought workers' compensation benefits. A Workers' Compensation Law Judge found a work-related injury, a decision upheld by the Workers' Compensation Board. The employer appealed, arguing the Board's finding of causal relationship was not supported by substantial evidence. The Appellate Division found that the claimant's treating cardiologist's testimony, which merely expressed the possibility of a causal link between work activities and the myocardial infarction, was insufficient medical proof. Consequently, the Board's determination lacked a rational basis, leading the court to reverse the Board's decision and remit the matter for further proceedings.

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Matter of Hartigan v. Albany County Sheriff's Department is a legal case related to workers' compensation in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. This case explains important rulings, legal interpretations, and claim decisions.

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