Franks v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

BLATT, Senior Judge.

Robert Franks (claimant) petitions for review of an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the decision of the referee denying benefits in accordance with Section 301(a) of The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act. 1 We reverse.

The claimant was employed as a cashier by SEPTA (employer). On April 27, 1988, he filed a claim petition for neck and back injuries, aggravation of hypertension, and psychological injuries received at work on January 11, 1987, during the course of his arrest for theft. 2 Before the referee, both the claimant and…