Crucible, Inc. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Barry,

This appeal results from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board), affirming a decision of the referee, which denied a termination petition filed by the petitioner, Crucible, Inc. (employer), and modified the compensation award to respondent Robert Berdine (claimant).

On January 29, 1970, claimant injured his back while at work. He began collecting compensation pursuant to a notice of compensation payable filed by the self-insured employer. Claimant was treated for the back injury by a doctor designated by the employer for treatment of work-related…