Curran v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

RODGERS, Senior Judge.

Robert Curran (Claimant)1 petitions for review of an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed as modified a referee’s decision that Claimant suffered a work-related injury but determined that American Reliance Insurance Company (American) was not liable for Claimant’s compensation.

Claimant became employed with Maxwell Industries (Employer) in February of 1986. In June of 1986, Claimant was diagnosed with bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Claimant was transferred to a position in Employer’s painting shop in…