Polk Center/Department of Public Welfare v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

The Polk Center/Department of Public Welfare (Polk Center) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which vacated a decision by a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) to suspend benefits for Rosemarie Pochran (Claimant). The Board’s decision was based entirely on its conclusion that the WCJ lacked jurisdiction to hear Employer’s suspension petition where Claimant was still receiving her full salary under Act 534.1

The relevant facts may be summarized as follows. Polk Center is a state mental facility operated under the auspices of the Department of…