McLaurin v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge SMITH-RIBNER.

Craig McLaurin seeks review of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board’s order that affirmed denial of McLaurin’s claim petition. He argues that the Workers’ Compensation Judge’s (WCJ) findings are not supported by substantial evidence and that the WCJ committed an error of law by concluding that his psychological injury was not caused by an abnormal work condition.

On October 9, 2006, McLaurin had been employed by Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for six months as a bus driver with a set route in West Philadelphia. On that date, several…