Jones v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Williams, Jr.,

The appellant, Bernard A. Jones (Claimant), appeals from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board affirming the suspension of benefits he had been receiving for a work-related injury.

The Claimant was employed as an electrician for the Ortlieb Brewing Company. On May 14, 1976, he suffered a sprained right ankle in the course of his employment and began receiving Workmen’s Compensation benefits from his employer. The Claimant returned to work on July 12,1976 and at that time signed a final receipt. He continued working until July 21, 1976, when he…