County of Schuylkill v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

PELLEGRINI, Judge.

The County of Schuylkill (Employer) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) reversing the Referee’s decision setting aside the Notice of Compensation Payable to Ronald J. Lawlor (Claimant). The Board reversed because the Employer’s insurer had completed its investigation of Claimant’s claim for benefits prior to issuing the Notice of Compensation Payable recognizing Claimant’s myocardial infarction as work-related.

Claimant was employed by the Schuylkill County Prison as a Corrections Officer. His primary responsibility was to supervise…