McDonnell Douglas Truck Services, Inc. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Before the Court is the appeal of McDonnell Douglas Truck Service, Inc. (Employer) from an order of Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which required Employer to pay certain medical expenses incurred by David Feldman (Claimant) prior to the entry date of the workers’ compensation judge’s (WCJ) order.

Claimant suffered a compression fracture at the third lumbar level of his back in a work-related motor vehicle accident on April 20, 1987. Employer paid Claimant total disability benefits pursuant to a notice of compensation payable. On July 30, 1990, Employer petitioned for review…