Priest v. Silco Construction Co.

Claimant seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order that reversed the referee’s order and reinstated both the original determination order and the insurer’s denial of responsibility for a proposed arthroscopy. We reverse and remand to the referee for the taking of additional evidence.

Claimant sustained a compensable right knee injury on March 20,1985. He was awarded only time loss benefits by the determination order, and the claim was closed on July 3, 1985. On November 22,1985, insurer denied responsibility for claimant’s requested arthroscopic knee surgery. After a hearing, the…