McClure v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge PELLEGRINI.

James McClure, Sr. (Claimant) petitions for review of the order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) granting his claim petition for workers’ compensation benefits but modifying the award of his medical benefits. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the Board’s decision.

The facts of this case are not in dispute. Claimant began working for Accurate Forging Corporation/Delta American Inc. (Accurate) in its plant as a press operator in 1972. He continued working for the company when…