Keystone Coal Mining Corp. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Keystone Coal Mining Corporation (Keystone) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board, which affirmed an order of the workers’ compensation judge (WCJ) denying Keystone’s petition to modify the benefits of James D. Wolfe (Claimant).

On October 12, 1992, in the course of his employment with Keystone, Claimant sustained an injury to his lower back. Thereafter, a notice of compensation payable was issued and Claimant began to receive $455.00 per week in benefits. Prior to August 31, 1993, Claimant also began to receive $325.00 per week in unemployment compensation…