Coover v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

COLINS, Judge.

Richard Coover (claimant) petitions for review of an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a decision of the referee to terminate claimant’s benefits pursuant to a Petition for Modification/Suspension filed by Browning-Ferris Industries of Delaware Valley (employer).

Claimant injured his back on February 1, 1985, while in the course and scope of his employment with employer. He applied for and received workmen’s compensation pursuant to a Notice of Compensation Payable. Claimant was hospitalized for back treatment on February 6, 1985, and was again…