Branch v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge DiSalle,

This is an appeal by Rachel Branch (Claimant) from an Order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) denying her requests for an appeal nunc pro tunc, a reinstatement of the compensation agreement between her and Somerset Knitting Mills (Employer), and a hearing de novo.

Claimant sustained a work-related injury on July 28, 1971, and began receiving benefits on August 4, *3761971. On January 22, 1973, Employer filed a petition to terminate, stating that Claimant was fully recovered and could return to work as of January 15, 1973. At the hearing on April 2,…