Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Overmyer Mold Co.

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

This is an appeal by the Overmyer Mold Company and its insurance carrier, from the decision of a referee, affirmed by the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board, directing the employer to reimburse a workmen’s compensation claimant, Mr. William H. Collier, the sum of $210 for medical services furnished by a chiropractor.

The facts are not in dispute. Mr. Collier suffered a compensable back injury on November 17, 1972. He first sought the medical attention of one Dr. Joseph Testa, a physician designated by his employer, pursuant to section 306 (f) of the Workmen’s…