Hoffman v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Charles N. Hoffman, Claimant, appeals from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the decision of a referee denying Claimant benefits under the Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act.1

Claimant was employed as a truck driver by Mitchell Transport, Inc. (Employer), when he was injured in an accident while driving a company truck on February 26, 1979. After receiving treatment for pain in his left shoulder and right arm, Claimant returned to work shortly thereafter. Approximately one year later, February 19, 1980, Claimant began…