Christopher v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge SMITH-RIBNER.

William Christopher (Petitioner) appeals from the order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) that affirmed the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) denying his petition for a commutation of Petitioner’s partial disability benefits because Petitioner failed to meet his burden to prove that a commutation would be in his best interest. The sole issue raised by Petitioner is whether the WCJ capriciously disregarded competent evidence of record in denying his commutation petition when he was the only party to present evidence before the WCJ…