Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. GAF Corp.

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

On August 29, 1974, Raymond Dotterer (claimant) was injured while in the normal course of his employment. As a result of this injury, he solicited medical attention from a physician who was not among those designated for that purpose .by claimant’s employer, GAF *622Corporation (appellant). Claimant sought to have appellant provide payment for the medical services rendered, but appellant refused, citing the claimant’s failure to consult one of the designated physicians. At a hearing held on the matter, the referee awarded payment to claimant, and the Workmen’s Compensation…