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Voitek TV Sales & Service, Inc. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania

Decided January 31, 1983No. Appeal, No. 1095 C.D. 1981PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Judge Williams, Jr.,

In this case the employer appeals from a determination of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) that the decedent’s widow (claimant) is entitled to benefits because her husband’s fatal heart attack was work-related. We affirm.

Testimony indicates1 that decedent worked as a television repairman for his brother-in-law. On February 28, 1979, while he was servicing a television *477in a customer’s home, he exhibited symptoms of physical discomfort, including breathing difficulties, grey color, excessive perspiration, abdominal pains, cramps and diarrhea. He was…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Cody v. S.K.F. Industries, Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1972
  2. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Jeddo Highland Coal Co.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1975
  3. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. BowenCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1976
  4. Marcks v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1982
  5. Rosenberry Bros. Lumber Co. v. CommonwealthCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1978

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Heddings v. SteeleSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1987
  2. Economy Decorators, Inc. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1986
  3. Township of Haverford v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1988
  4. North Schuylkill School District v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1984
  5. Fox Grocery Co. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1987

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