Beehler v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

The appellant, William B. Beebler, Sr., who was totally disabled in 1972 due to a fall which occurred in the course of his employment as a carpenter,1 appeals from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which granted a petition which was filed by his former employer, Beehler Construction Company, and its insurer to terminate his benefits.

The appellant contends that the finding that he could resume his occupation as a carpenter as of August 24, 1976, was not supported by substantial evidence before the referee. We must disagree.

A physician for the…