Harney v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

This is an appeal by Michael Harney (Claimant) from the June 23, 1994 order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which reversed an order by a referee awarding Claimant counsel fees under Section 440 of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act,)1 but otherwise, affirmed the referee’s order requiring Philadelphia Coca Cola Bottling Company (Employer) to pay Claimant’s medical bills for psychological treatment.

On November 1, 1988, Claimant suffered a work-related injury when he was struck by a truck in the course of his employment. Employer accepted liability for Claimant’s injury,…