Lucey v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

SMITH, Judge.

The questions stated in this appeal are whether the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board erred in affirming the referee’s original award of benefits and his award of interest on past-due medical bills and whether the Board erred in its remand to the referee for a recalculation of counsel fees payable to counsel for George Lucey (Claimant). The remaining question is whether the Board erred in affirming a $30,000 recoupment award against Claimant’s future weeMy indemnity and medical benefits.

Claimant filed his claim petition on August 13, 1984 for compensation resulting from…