Latta v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

John Latta (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a referees decision to dismiss Claimants review petition.

Claimant was employed by the Latrobe Die Casting Company (Employer) when, on March 24, 1977, he suffered a work-related injury to his right arm. Claimant was paid workmens compensation benefits for total disability from the time of his injury until he returned to work in August of 1977. Claimant then received partial disability payments calculated at thirteen-week intervals, pursuant to a number of…