Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

KELLEY1, Judge.

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (employer) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (board) which affirmed a referee’s decision granting Sidney Blecker’s (claimant) claim petition.

On January 25,1985, claimant filed a claim petition alleging that he suffered a psychic injury which rendered him totally disabled while employed as an attorney by employer. Nine hearings were held from April 18, 1985 through June 25, 1987.

Claimant entered into evidence the deposition of his psychiatrist, Dr. Lawrence Altaker, and the deposition of his psychologist, Dr.…