Havice v. SAIF Corp.

GILLETTE, P. J., Pro Tempore

Claimant seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order which reversed the referee’s decision that his low back condition was compensable as an aggravation. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

Claimant worked for employer for 18 months in 1977 and 1978. In early August, 1978, while operating a sanding machine, he suffered severe back pain which forced him to miss four days of work. Later that month, he again suffered low back pain, as well as pain and swelling in the joints of his hands. Claimant was examined by Dr. Jefferson on August 18, 1978, and again on…