Yezovich v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

SMITH, Judge.

Stephen Yezovich (Claimant) seeks review of the order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the referee’s decision granting USX Corporation’s (Employer) petition for termination which was treated as a petition for modification under The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act). 1 For the reasons stated below, the Board’s order is affirmed.

Claimant sustained a work-related injury to his right wrist on January 4, 1981 and was thereafter paid worker’s compensation pursuant to an agreement dated April 3,1981. On February 23, 1987, Employer filed a petition…