Claim of Roberts v. General Electric Co.

This is an appeal from a decision and award of the Workmen’s Compensation Board. Claimant suffered a hack injury on December 30, 1944, in a fall from a ladder. He was totally disabled for a period of about four months, after which he returned to work for the same employer at apparently lighter duties. His case was closed on November 5, 1947 with a finding of permanent partial disability but was reopened on July 2, 1953 pursuant to a medical report which set forth the need for further treatment. Following this, hearings were held at which the employer and carrier were discharged from liability…