Magayna v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Edward Magayna (Petitioner) appeals an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a referees decision to deny payment by Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation (Employer) of certain of Petitioners medical expenses and to deny assessment of penalties and counsel fees. We affirm in part and remand in part.

Petitioner suffered a work-related injury on January 31, 1975 while employed by Employer. As a result of Petitioners injury, he received medical treatment from various physicians and hospitals. Petitioner thereafter sought payment from Employer…