Lukens Steel Co. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

PELLEGRINI, Judge.

Lukens Steel Company (Employer) appeals from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the Referee’s award of benefits to Carl Tra-villion (Claimant) for complete hearing loss in both of his ears.

Claimant was employed with Employer for over 37 years until his retirement on May 29, 1990. On June 1, 1992, Claimant filed a claim petition alleging that he had lost the use of hearing in both ears for all practical intents and purposes. Employer filed an answer to the petition denying the material allegations thereof and alleging numerous defenses,…