Jeannette District Memorial Hospital v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Jeannette District Memorial Hospital (Employer) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board), which reversed a referee’s decision and granted Florence Mesich (Claimant) disability benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act.1

Claimant was employed by Employer as a registered nurse, working in the Intensive Care Unit, where she was constantly exposed to blood and bodily fluids. In November of 1986,2 Claimant began experiencing flu-like symptoms and pain in her right side. Claimant sought treatment at Mercy Hospital, and Dr. Mark Hofstetter, board…