Joyner v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Russell Joyner (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which (1) affirmed the referee’s November 6, 1990 order granting Claimant’s claim petition but allowing a credit of $25,000 to Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc. (Employer) for compensation paid to Claimant prior to the resolution of Claimant’s claim petition; and (2) reversed the referee’s December 5, 1991 order granting statutory interest from August 31, 1983, through April 30, 1986, to Claimant for accrued compensation benefits.

On July 20, 1983, Claimant sustained an injury to his left…