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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

 

Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board

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In the Matter of PHILIP BUCKERIDGE and U.S. POSTAL SERVICE,

POST OFFICE, Port Huron, Mich.

 

Docket No. 96-2301; Submitted on the Record;

Issued October 23, 1998

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DECISION and ORDER

 

Before   DAVID S. GERSON, WILLIE T.C. THOMAS,

MICHAEL E. GROOM

 

 

            The issue is whether appellant has met his burden of proof in establishing that he sustained an emotional condition due to factors of his federal employment.

            The Board has given careful consideration to the issue involved, the contentions of appellant on appeal and the entire case record.  The Board finds that the decision of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs’ hearing representative, dated April 23, 1996 and finalized April 24, 1996, is in accordance with the facts and law in this case and hereby adopts the findings and conclusions of the hearing representative.

            The April 24, 1996 decision of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs is affirmed.

Dated,  Washington, D.C.

            October 23, 1998

 

 

 

                                                                                                            David S. Gerson

                                                                                                            Member

 

 

 

                                                                                                            Willie T.C. Thomas

                                                                                                            Alternate Member

 

 

 

                                                                                                            Michael E. Groom

                                                                                                            Alternate Member