Anderson v. EBI Companies

GILLETTE, P. J., Pro Tempore

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) affirming a referee’s opinion and order that held time-barred his request for hearing on a denial of benefits and, he argues, effectively precluded future claims for benefits. We affirm.

In September, 1978, claimant suffered an injury to his left shoulder in an on-the-job accident. The injury was diagnosed as a rotator cuff tear. His claim was eventually accepted by the employer’s insurer as a disabling occupational injury. A determination order was issued, awarding time loss only. The…