Department of Corrections v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (McClellan)

McCLOSKEY, Senior Judge.

The Department of Corrections (Employer) petitions for review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board), affirming an order of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ), approving a compromise and release agreement (C & R) between Employer and Kelland McClellan (Claimant). We affirm.

The facts of this case are unique. Claimant originally sustained an injury to his back in the course and scope of his employment on March 31, 1996. Employer thereafter issued a notice of compensation payable, describing Claimant’s injury as a “lumbosacral strain.” Initially,…