Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Morton

Opinion by

Judge Kramer,

This is an appeal by James I. Morton from an adjudication of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which affirmed a referee’s decision denying Morton’s peti*579tion for modification. The issue in this case is whether the referee capriciously disregarded competent evidence. We conclude that he did not and affirm.

Morton was employed by Hays Ordnance (Hays) when he severely injured his left leg in a work-related accident on August 15, 1967. Morton and Hays executed a compensation agreement for total disability and compensation under that agreement continued until October 29,…