Bigler v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Barry,

This appeal results from an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the decision of a referee suspending benefits to the claimant, Walter Bigler.

Plaintiff was employed as a work crew foreman for Bristol Townships road department. While in the scope and course of his employment the claimant suffered a fall resulting in significant neck pain. Following an initial . hospital confinement, the claimant returned to work, but on December 18, 1978, or three months after the fell, claimant ceased work due to continuing pain. A notice of compensation…