Russo's Case

The Commonwealth self-insurer appeals from a decision of a reviewing board of the Department of Industrial Accidents (the board) affirming an award to the employee of total temporary benefits, see G. L. c. 152, § 34, in the amount of $410.25 weekly for the period beginning May 27, 1993, and ending September 13, 1993, together with interest. There had been an unappealed conference order awarding the employee total temporary benefits until May 27, 1993. We reject the arguments of the Commonwealth, except as to the award of interest.

1. An unappealed conference order, as the Commonwealth…