Disability Eighth Circuit rules heart condition alone not enough for disability protection Truck driver failed to show atrial fibrillation substantially limited his daily life iStock.com/mdisk Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 17 February 2026 An employee with a heart condition is not inherently covered by disability discrimination protections if they cannot prove it impacts their daily life, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Appeal of “unpromotable” employee puts “up or out” policies under microscope Disability JC Penney sued for denying breast cancer patient accommodations Disability Tesla sued by deaf technician over extreme heat conditions Class Actions Amazon accused of retaliating against disabled staff with absence policy