Connors v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Francis X. Connors (Claimant) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which modified a referee’s calculation of his total disability benefits.

Claimant was employed by B.P. Oil (Employer) as a boiler maker when he suffered an injury to his lower back on March 24, 1987. He filed a claim petition on July 2, 1987, and Employer filed an answer denying the allegations in the petition.

A hearing was held and the referee found that the evidence proffered by Claimant was credible and convincing and that he was injured in the course of his employment and was entitled to…