Thomas Jefferson University Hospital v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Employer) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referee’s decision awarding benefits to Joan Cattalo (Claimant).

On April 28, 1988, Claimant was employed as a Patient Account Representative by Employer when she fell down several stairs and severely injured/aggravated her neck and lower back. Claimant filed a workmen’s compensation petition and was awarded benefits. In his decision, the referee made the following pertinent findings of fact:

2. Claimant’s job required her to work in an office at…