Johnson v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Senior Judge Barbieri;

Jacqueline Johnson (Claimant) petitions for review of the order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which denied her petition for rehearing. We reverse and remand.

On October 5, 1984, Claimant suffered a work-related lumbrosacral sprain while in the employ of Carter Footwear, Inc. (Employer) and received benefits for total disability pursuant to a notice of compensation payable. On July 1, 1985, Employer filed a petition for termination relying on the testimony of Doctor Joseph R. Sgarlat who opined that Claimant had recovered from her low back…