Court Revives Retired Police Officer's Claim for Heart Conditions

The Nevada Court of Appeals overturned a denial of benefits to a retired police officer for his heart issues, finding that substantial evidence did not support a conclusion that he could correct his predisposing conditions. Case: Ziel v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, No. 84902-COA, 01/19/2024, unpublished. Facts: Gregory Ziel worked as a police officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Before his retirement, he was diagnosed with mild obstructive coronary artery disease, endothelial dysfunction and microvascular dysfunction. Ziel’s medical records...