Braden v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

COLINS, President Judge.

Claimant Marlene Braden appeals that part of an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board vacating a referee’s award granting claimant recovery of chiropractic expenses which the referee specifically found not to be reasonable and necessary medical expenses. We affirm.

On August 21, 1990, claimant suffered a lumbar sprain and strain when she slipped and fell at her place of work. Claimant filed a claim petition against her employer, Beacon Auto Parts, and employer denied liability. After a hearing, the referee awarded claimant total temporary disability benefits…