Battles v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY Judge LEAVITT.

Ainsley T. Battles (Claimant) petitions for review of an adjudication of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) denying his claim for an injury sustained while playing professional football for Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc. (Employer). In doing so, the Board affirmed the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) that Claimant is not entitled to benefits because although he sustained a work injury, the injury did not result in a loss of earnings. We affirm.

*478Employer signed Claimant to a one-year contract for the 2004-2005 National Football League…