Republic Steel Corp. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge MacPhail,

Republic Steel Corporation (Employer) appeals here from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the referee’s award of benefits to Anna M. Varhola (Claimant).

Claimant filed a fatal claim petition for compensation pursuant to Section 108 of The Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Act1 following the death of her husband, Mike Varhola (Decedent). Claimant alleged that Decedent’s death was as a result of anthraco silicosis and/or coal workers’ pneumoconiosis. The burden of proving her right to the compensation rested with the Claimant.2…