Retirement Didn't Preclude Award of Disability Benefits

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s voluntary retirement did not render him ineligible for disability benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. Case: Moody v. Huntington Ingalls Inc., No. 16-1773, 01/03/2018, published. Facts: Russell Moody began working for Huntington Ingalls Inc. in 1966. In August 2011, Moody gave the company notice that he planned to retire on Oct. 31, 2011. On Sept. 19, Moody injured his right shoulder at work. Even though the injury required surgery, Moody continued to work and receive his nor...