Sayre v. Commonwealth, Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

President Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

The Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board denied William Sayre’s petition for reinstatement of benefits. He appeals; we affirm.

The sequence of events leading to this contention is:

1) In June 1977 Sayre injured his right arm.

2) Benefits were awarded and received until July 1977.

*703) On August 22, 1977, a final receipt in termination of July 1977 was executed.

4) In August, Sayre began experiencing back pains.

5) In February 1978 tests were performed revealing a herniated disc.

6) In July 1978 the disc was surgically removed.

7) In August 1978 Sayre filed a claim…