Jones v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

LEADBETTER, Judge.

Claimant Stella Jones appeals from the order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board), which affirmed the decision and order of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) granting her employer’s termination petition. The question presented for review is whether the opinion of employer’s medical expert constitutes sufficient, competent evidence to satisfy employer’s burden thereby warranting the termination of claimant’s benefits. After review, we reverse.

While working for J.C. Penney Co. in May 1994, claimant fell and injured her knee. As a result of her injury, claimant…