Vinglas v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Barry,

Frank L. Vinglas (claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the referees decision granting the modification petition of Bethlehem Mines Corporation (employer) which found the claimant partially disabled and reduced his compensation from $94.00 to $54.57 effective September 7, 1984. We reverse.

*369On November 3, 1972, the claimant sustained a work-related back injury for which compensation was paid under an agreement for compensation. On July 6, 1984, the employer filed a petition for modification of compensation alleging…