Ward v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge SIMPSON.

William Ward (Claimant) contends a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) erred by denying his petition to reinstate total disability benefits. Specifically, Claimant asserts the record does not support the finding he failed to prove his physical condition deteriorated to the degree he is no longer capable of performing work previously found to be within his physical restrictions. The WCJ’s finding, Claimant also urges, constitutes a capricious disregard of competent evidence. Upon review, we affirm.

Claimant worked for the City of Philadelphia (Employer) as a fire fighter.…