Elberson v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge PELLEGRINI.

Denise Elberson (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) granting Elwyn, Inc.’s (Employer) termination petition.

Employer, an organization that provides services to individuals with special needs, employed Claimant as a program supervisor placing her in charge of various aspects of client care. On March 17, 2001, while making her rounds, Claimant sustained a work-related injury to her back when she lifted a client off the floor and back into his walker. Employer…