Radonich v. Pine Hill Coal Co.

Opinion by

Ross, J.,

In this workmen’s compensation case the claimant, Nicko Radonich, filed a petition against the Pine Hill Coal Company for compensation under the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act and its amendments (Act of June 21,1939, P. L. 566, 77 PS secs. 1101-1112). At the first hearing the referee found that the claimant was totally disabled and awarded compensation. On appeal to the board, the board vacated and set aside the findings of fact of the referee and remanded the record for further hearing, the purpose being to hear testimony from an impartial medical expert and the…