Agnello v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge PELLEGRINI.1

Phyllis Agnello (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) denying her claim petition because she did not suffer a permanent disfigurement to the head, neck or face when she lost three lower front teeth as a result of a work injury.

Claimant was employed by Owens-Illinois (Employer) when on January 7, 2004, she fell sustaining injuries to her neck, jaw and teeth. She received total disability benefits pursuant to a notice of compensation payable which described…