The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that a retired state worker was not entitled to an award of temporary total disability benefits following a post-retirement surgery.
Stephen Cochran began working for the state Department of Transportation in 1967. Over the years, he worked his way up to a supervisory position, overseeing a garage with a crew of 30 employees.
In 1993, Cochran underwent two noncompensable back surgeries. He returned to work after each procedure.
In January 1994, Cochran injured his lumbar spine while lifting a tire. He filed an injury report and sought medical treatment ...
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