General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

PALLADINO, Judge.

General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. (Employer) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the decision of a referee granting the reinstatement petition of Robert Shnipes (Claimant) and directing Employer to pay Claimant’s attorney’s fees. We affirm.

On April 18,1991, Claimant suffered a compression fracture of the L-l lumbar spine while in the course of employment. Thereafter, Claimant received total disability benefits pursuant to a notice of compensation payable. On May 20, 1991, Claimant returned to light duty work for Employer and…