Gereyes v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

President Judge COLINS.

Belay Gereyes petitions for review of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board order reversing the reinstatement of his full compensation benefits and award of penalties against New Knight, Inc. (Employer) for unilaterally reducing his benefits in violation of Section 413(b) of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act). 1

Gereyes began receiving compensation pursuant to a notice of temporary compensation payable dated May 4, 1999 in connection with his tendonitis in both wrists; payments began as of April 11, 1999, the date on which Gereyes first incurred a wage loss.…