Varghese v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

CRAIG, Judge.

Thomas Varghese (claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which denied claimant an award of attorney’s fees and refused to assess penalties against M. Cardone Industries, Inc. (employer). Additionally, the claimant contends that the board erred in computing his disability benefits.

On April 23, 1981, the claimant sustained an orthopedic injury while lifting a heavy object. The claimant did not return to work until May 7, 1981. He signed a final receipt the same day.

On September 14, 1981, the claimant left the work premises because of a pulmonary…