NGK Metals Corp. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board (Bochis)

FLAHERTY, Judge.

Employer NGK Metals Corporation (NGK) and its workers’ compensation insurance carrier, Tokio Marine and Fire Insurance Company (Tokio), were granted reconsideration of their cross-appeals and the appeal of Ronald Bochis (Claimant) from the decision of Commonwealth Court, which affirmed in part and reversed and remanded the April 18, 1996, decision and order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board)1. The Board reversed the award of the healing period by the worker’s compensation judge (WCJ), but affirmed the WCJ’s decision in all other aspects. We reverse.

Claimant…