No Duty Disability Pension for Injured Firefighter

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a duty disability pension to a firefighter who had suffered a wrist injury, but it advised the retirement board to clarify its causation standard. Case: Stock v. Policemen’s and Firemen’s Retirement Fund of the City of Richmond Heights Missouri, No. WD87329, 04/15/2025, published. Facts: Aaron Stock worked as a firefighter and paramedic for the City of Richmond Heights. In June 2020, Stock missed a step when exiting a fire truck and fell. He twisted his right ankle and fell forward on his outstretched left hand. A doctor diagnos...