Petrilla v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Robert J. Petrilla (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the *624referee’s decision denying his petition for review. The issues raised on appeal are: (1) whether under Section 306(f) of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act),1 Claimant is entitled to reimbursement for home nursing care provided by his wife; and (2) whether a van equipped with special devices designed to enable Claimant to travel in his wheelchair constitutes “orthopedic appliances” under Section 306(f) of the Act.

Claimant, while employed by People’s Natural…