Becerra v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referee’s award of benefits, but reversed his award of penalties and attorney’s fees, to Jose Becerra (Claimant). We affirm the order of the Board. 1

Claimant was employed as a mechanic’s helper by Lease-way Systems (Employer) when he was injured on the job while changing a tractor-trailer tire. His injury resulted in a herniated disc and necessitated a lumbar laminectomy. Claimant filed a claim petition on January 10, 1974, seeking total disability benefits. Claimant and Employer…