Welch v. Banister Pipe Line

Claimant petitions for judicial review of a Worker’s Compensation Board Order which denied him payments after he sought a second opinion regarding further treatment and his disability status. The Board reversed a referee’s order which had awarded claimant the disputed benefits.

On October 20, 1980, claimant was involved in an industrial explosion in Union County which injured his lower back, eyesight and hearing. He was referred to Dr. Sulkosky, who treated him for the back injuries with an exercise and weight loss regimen until September 4,1981. He was awarded permanent total disability…