Berks County Intermediate Unit v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Berks County Intermediate Unit (Employer) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a decision of a referee granting benefits to Gloria Rucker (Claimant).

Claimant was employed by Employer as an aide in a day care center. She suffered a work-related injury in late May or early June of 1985 when she fell backward over some tires in the play yard. Claimant continued to work until December 17,1985 when she was hospitalized due to her injury. On May 11, 1987 Claimant filed a petition for compensation alleging that she was disabled as of…