Ryan v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

SILVESTRI, Senior Judge.

Brenda S. Ryan (Claimant) appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which reversed the referee’s order denying Port Erie Plastics, Inc.’s (Employer) petition to terminate, suspend or modify Claimant’s compensation benefits and which directed Employer to pay Claimant penalties and attorney’s fees.

Claimant was receiving total disability benefits pursuant to a notice of compensation payable dated December 27,1988 for a work related injury she sustained on November 30, 1988. By letter dated July 5,1989, Claimant’s treating physician, Dr. Marc A.…