Baumgart v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Norbert J. Baumgart (Petitioner) appeals from an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referees decision granting Pullman Standards (Employer) petition for modification. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse.

On August 17, 1978, Petitioner sustained a work-related injury to his back. Pursuant to a notice of com*73pensation payable, Employer paid benefits to Petitioner at a rate of $213 per week. On July 29, 1982, Employer filed a petition for modification alleging that Petitioners injuries had resolved into only a partial…