Covello v. Village of Schaumburg Firefighters’ Pension Fund

Plaintiff filed action for review of a final decision denying him line-of-duty disability pension benefits. Plaintiff claimed he could no longer work as a firefighter for village because he suffered from PTSD triggered by a specific duty-related incident. Board found Plaintiff permanently disabled and entitled to a nonduty disability pension based on his preexisting physical and psychological conditions. Record supports Board's finding that an act of duty was not a causative factor contributing to Plaintiff's permanent disability. (PUCINSKI and WALKER, concurring.)