Hermanson v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

COLINS, Judge.

Richard Hermanson (claimant) petitions for review of an August 27, 1992 decision and order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) reversing the referee’s decision to hold Kaiser Aluminum (employer) responsible for payment of claimant’s past and future medical expenses, but affirming the decision of the referee in all other respects. We affirm.

Claimant worked for employer as a hammerman helper for over 34 years, during which time he was exposed to loud, steady noise from hammers and other machinery. The record indicates that on February 16, 1989, claimant filed a…