Lykins v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION

ZAPPALA, Justice.

Appellant, Hubert Lykins, appeals an order of the Commonwealth Court affirming an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which reversed an order of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ). For the reasons that follow, we reverse.

On July 22, 1991, Appellant sustained a work-related injury to his neck and back while working for New Castle Foundry (Employer). Appellant received total disability benefits until returning to a light duty job in February of 1992, after which he then received partial disability benefits. On March 31, 1994, he again became…