Jones v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Dállese Jones appeals a per curiam decision by the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which affirmed a referee’s order terminating her benefits. On the issue of entitlement to a rehearing as a result of after-discovered evidence, we reverse and remand.

A secretary/receptionist for the First Pennsylvania Bank, Mrs. Jones suffered a work-related injury to her right hand, wrist and forearm; her employer’s insurance carrier voluntarily accepted her claim and filed a Notice of Compensation Payable.

Two years later, Dr. John T. Williams, a board-certified orthopedist, examined…