Werner v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

SILVESTRI, Senior Judge.

Leroy F. Werner (Claimant) petitions for review of an opinion and order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which reversed the determination of the referee and denied workers’ compensation benefits to Claimant.

The factual and procedural history of this case is as follows. Claimant was employed as a long distance truck driver by Brother’s Trucking (Employer). Claimant alleged he suffered an injured spine in an accident occurring on October 7,1991 while delivering a load in California. After Claimant filed a claim petition, several hearings were held…