Petillo v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Daniel Petillo (Petitioner) petitions for review of an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referees dismissal of his claim petition for compensation The Pennsylvania Workmens Compensation Act (Act).1

On October 13, 1976, Petitioner filed a claim petition which alleged partial disability resulting from asbestosis, contracted while in the employ of B.P. Oil Corporation (Employer). A referee found that, although Petitioner was suffering from asbestosis, Petitioner was not disabled and therefore not entitled to compensation. Petitioner…