Coleman v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION

Justice EAKIN.

The issue before this Court is whether a “physical examination” pursuant to 77 P.S. § 651(a) of the Workers’ Compensation Act includes diagnostic testing.1 In April 1995, claimant *41suffered a lifting injury to her right shoulder while working as a licensed practical nurse. She had two surgeries on her right shoulder in 1995 and 1996. She also voluntarily submitted to an MRI and triphasic bone scan in 1996, with no complications aside from redness, swelling, and bruising at the injection site for 4 to 5 days.2 Since the injury, claimant has complained of pain in her right…