Georgia-Pacific Corp. v. Ferrer

In this workers’ compensation case, petitioner, a self-insured employer, seeks review of an order of the Board affirming the referee’s decision to overturn employer’s denial of claimant’s claim for compensation. We affirm.

On June 21,1990, claimant filed a claim for an upper back strain arising out of his employment as a millworker. Claimant alleged that he first noticed the onset of symptoms on or about May 15, 1990, but he did not seek medical treatment until his back pain became intolerable. On June 25,1990, he sought medical treatment from Dr. Brazer, who noted muscle spasms. Brazer…