City of Scranton v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Senior Judge Narick,

This is an appeal by the City of Scranton (Employer) from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referee’s decision denying Employer’s petition for modification of workmen’s compensation benefits with respect to Frank Stone (Claimant). We affirm.

Claimant at all times relevant herein was employed as a firefighter for Employer. On September 27, 1985, Claimant sustained a work-related injury and thereafter began receiving wages in lieu of compensation in the amount of $441.11. Claimant received wages in lieu of compensation…