CARLEY, Judge.
Ralph Stephens sought workers' compensation benefits but died before a hearing could be held. After his death, the workers' compensation claim was pursued by his widow, appellee Betty Stephens. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) found that Mr. Stephens' pre-existing hepatitis condition had been aggravated by his employment and that that aggravation had initially resulted in his compensable disability and in his eventual death. Accordingly, the ALJ awarded...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
