Maranc v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, President Judge.

Kiva Marañe (Claimant) appeals an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board), which affirmed a decision of a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) denying Claimant’s reinstatement petition on the ground that it was barred by the doctrine of res judicata.

On May 8, 1987, Claimant sustained a lower back injury in the scope of his employment. Helen Bienenfeld (Employer) issued a notice of compensation payable and Claimant began to receive workers’ compensation benefits in the amount of $361 per week.

Thereafter, in accordance with Section 314 of the Workers’…