NGK Metals Corp. v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

RODGERS, Senior Judge.

NGK Metals Corporation (Employer) petitions for review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) that affirmed the decision of a workers’ compensation judge (WCJ) that granted benefits for a complete loss of hearing to August Miller (Claimant).

On December 22, 1993, Claimant filed a claim petition alleging that he sustained a complete loss of hearing for all practical intents and purposes as a result of his cumulative exposure to loud noise during the period of time he worked for Employer from June of 1951 until his retirement in December of 1992.…