Linko v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

KELLEY, Judge.

Michael Linko (claimant) appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (board) which affirmed a referee’s decision denying claimant’s petition for commutation of benefits, as well as claimant’s petition for reimbursement of nursing services he received from his wife during his convalescence from a work-related injury. We affirm.

During claimant’s employment with Roadway Express Inc. (employer) he suffered a work-related injury on August 3, 1986. Pursuant to a notice of compensation payable, claimant was receiving payment of compensation at the rate of $347.00…