House v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION

ZAPPALA, Justice.

Laura Reedy was employed as a nursing assistant by Inglis House, a home for persons with physical disabilities. On January 3, 1987, she fell from a chair while on duty. Shortly thereafter she began experiencing back pain. She continued working until the end of her shift and the next day she sought medical attention.

Inglis House denied Workmen’s Compensation Benefits and Reedy filed a Claim Petition on January 16, 1987. The referee held a hearing on August 12, 1987, at which the claimant testified. On February 4, 1988, the referee received the deposition testimony of…