Weller Electric Corp. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Kramer,

This is an appeal by Weller Electric Corporation (Weller) and its insurance carrier from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) granting Tillie DePaul’s (DePaul) Petition for Further Medical Services under the Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act), Act of June 2, 1915, P. L. 736, as amended, 77 P.S. §1 et seq.

The general question presented is whether Weller is liable for DePaul’s medical expenses for the period from January 2, 1970 through February 6, 1970. DePaul was hospitalized on January 2, 1970, and underwent surgery on January 26,…