Hinkle v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge SIMPSON.

John Hinkle (Claimant) appeals from the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) that affirmed the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) terminating his benefits. We are asked to consider whether the WCJ erred in twice amending Claimant’s challenge petition, and whether the termination of benefits is supported by substantial unequivocal medical evidence. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

Claimant suffered a work-related injury in September 1994 while working for General Electric Company (Employer) as a welder. Employer issued a notice…