Fells v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Doyle,

Before us is an appeal by Truman I. Fells, Jr. (Claimant), from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a referee’s decision and denying Claimant’s petition for reinstatement of benefits. For the reasons which follow, we reverse the decision of the Board.

Claimant was employed by Caterpillar Tractor Company (Employer) as a tow tractor operator. On February 17, 1981, Claimant sustained a work-related injury to his lower back and received benefits. Claimant’s benefits were suspended when he returned to his pre-injury job. Due to economic…