Gulick v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

James A. Gulick (Claimant) appeals an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, which affirmed an order of a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) terminating his benefits.

Claimant was employed by the Pepsi Cola Operating Company (Employer) as a bulk delivery driver, and on May 23, 1990, he sustained a work-related injury to his lower back. Employer issued a notice of compensation payable, which described Claimant’s back injury as a “lumbar strain,” and Claimant began to receive benefits in the amount of $264 per week.

On August 6,1992, Employer filed a termination petition…