Polis v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge PELLEGRINI.

Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc. (Employer) appeals from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) granting the reinstatement petition of John Polis (Claimant) because he proved that he was entitled to temporary total disability benefits after his job was eliminated. Claimant has filed a cross-appeal arguing that the Board’s decision regarding the dates it granted the reinstatement of benefits was erroneous.

Claimant injured his left knee on December 18, 2003, while in the course of his…