Kerns v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

PALLADINO, Judge.

Homer Kerns (Claimant) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referee’s granting of the petition of Colt Resources, Inc. (Employer) to terminate Claimant’s benefits as of April 8, 1987. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

On January 20, 1986, Claimant was injured while in the course of his employment as a bulldozer operator. Pursuant to a notice of compensation payable dated February 14, 1986, Claimant received total disability benefits computed from January 21, 1986.

On April 8, 1987, Employer filed a petition to terminate…