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Burns's Case

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  • 266 Mass. 516

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  • no compensable injury where heart deterioration was caused in part by frequent walking up and down stairs
  • watchman denied recovery where his heart failure was due to the aggravating effect of miles of nightly walking upon a preexisting heart condition
  • compensation denied for heart deterioration caused in part by walking up and down stairs

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Judges: Wait

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