Dreher v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

William Dreher (claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board), which affirmed a referee’s decision dismissing his petition for total disability benefits. He raises two issues: (1) whether or not the referee’s findings are supported by substantial evidence; and (2) whether or not the employer met its burden of proof on the issue of availability of work.

An examination of the record convinces us that the referee’s findings are supported by substantial evidence. As to whether or not the employer must meet its burden by showing the…