Precision Castparts Corp. v. Lewis

Employer seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board that reversed the referee in part and awarded claimant compensation. We affirm.

In August, 1989, claimant injured his back at work. Employer accepted the claim as nondisabling. Claimant continued to work and began receiving medical treatment. In December, he suffered back pain and was temporarily disabled. Dr. Barnhouse authorized time loss, but claimant continued to work. He filed a claim for medical services. On February 27, 1990, employer denied the claim. On March 2, claimant again experienced back pain and was taken off…