Sailman v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Thomas Sailman appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which affirmed a referee’s decision granting the petition of Control Aire Mechanical (Employer) to modify Sailman’s total disability benefits to partial disability.

On September 28, 1988, Sailman sustained a back injury in the course of his employment as a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic. Employer filed a notice of compensation payable, and Sailman began to receive total disability benefits at the maximum rate of $377.00 per week, based on an average weekly wage of $808.08.

On April 26,…