Haverford State Hospital v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Haverford State Hospital (Employer) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which denied a petition for rehearing, filed over eighteen months after the Board’s original action, on the grounds that the Board lacked jurisdiction under Section 426 of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act).1

Martha Johnson (Claimant) sustained an injury to her right elbow, right shin, and back, on March 12, 1988, while working as a food preparation clerk for Employer. Subsequently, Employer issued a notice of compensation payable. Claimant did not miss any time from work until…