Hannigan v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

SILVESTRI, Senior Judge.

Thomas Hannigan (Claimant) petitions for review of an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which reversed the decision of the referee awarding Claimant total disability benefits for the period of March 15, 1990 through July 9, 1990 and partial disability benefits thereafter.

Claimant was employed by Asplundh Tree Expert Company (Employer) as a tree trimmer from 1985 until March 15, 1990. On April 4, 1990, Claimant filed a claim petition alleging an injury to his lower back on March 13, 1990 while trimming trees at work. After a hearing before a…