Keith v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

NEWMAN, Judge.

Melvin Keith (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board), which affirmed a referee’s decision denying him specific loss benefits under Section 306(c)(8) of The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act (Act).1 We reverse and remand.

Claimant worked for The Budd Company (Employer) for approximately thirty-five years. During the course of that employment, Claimant was frequently exposed to loud noise.

On February 2, 1990, Claimant filed a claim petition, alleging that he has suffered a complete loss of hearing as the result of occupational noise…