Robinson v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

NARICK, Senior Judge.

Gary E. Robinson (Employer) appeals from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of the referee that workmen’s compensation benefits should not be suspended as a result of Joseph *86K. Lindsey’s (Claimant) refusal to submit to reasonable medical treatment. We reverse.

Claimant injured his left ankle while working as a garbage man for Employer on October 29, 1984. Claimant applied for workmen’s compensation benefits and was awarded total disability at a weekly rate of $217.69.1

The Employer filed a petition seeking suspension or…