Nardone v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Claimant Ernest Nardone appeals from a November 2, 1978 decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (board), which reversed a referee’s decision and award in favor of claimant, and dismissed his claim.

Claimant had worked as a riveter for the Strick Trailer Corporation for 23 years before his termination as of June 1,1975, when Strick ceased operations. Early in 1976, claimant discovered, through medical examination for hearing difficulties, that he had what is termed a high tone sensorineural hearing loss, which loss was permanent and attributable to his…