Marshall v. ALTOONA

Opinion by

Spaulding, J.,

On October 23, 1954, the appellee, John F. Marshall, a police sergeant for the City of Altoona, sustained a severe gunshot wound in the course of his employment, resulting in the total loss of the use of his right arm and in damage to his entire shoulder area. He has not been employed since that time.

On January 27, 1955, appellee and the employer appellant entered into an open agreement for total disability. The agreement was approved by the Workmen’s Compensation Board and payments were made accordingly. On February 8, 1957, appellant filed a petition for modification…