Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. v. Phillip Goins

In this case, the employer contends the trial court erred in (1) finding that the gradual aggravation of a claimant's pre-existing arthritic condition over the course of twenty-one years is a compensable accident under the Workers' Compensation Act and (2) assessing a 75% vocational disability for an injury not wholly attributable to employment. As discussed below, the panel has concluded that the judgment of the trial court should be affirmed on both issues.