School District of Philadelphia v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

CRAIG, President Judge.

The School District of Philadelphia (employer) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which affirmed a referee’s decision granting the lifetime claim petition of the deceased claimant Harry Polk, and the fatal claim petition of his widow Harriet Polk.

FACTS

The facts, as found by the referee, follow. Polk worked for the employer from 1971 to February 19, 1985. On February 19, 1985, Polk experienced pain and was hospitalized and diagnosed as having lung cancer. Polk did not return to work. From March 1,1985 to March 9, 1985, Polk was treated for right…