Claimant, a baker's helper, sustained a myocardial infarction for which compensation was established. Based upon previous impairment of arthritis, asthma and diabetes, the carrier filed a claim for reimbursement under subdivision 8 of section 15 of the Workmen's Compensation Law. The majority of the board, finding that "the employer did not have sufficient knowledge of the claimant's preexisting condition to be able to make an informed judgment of permanent physical impairment...
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