Viola v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Rocco Viola, Sr. (Petitioner) appeals from an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a referees decision awarding benefits to Elizabeth M. Welch (Claimant). For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

Claimant was employed by Petitioner on a permanent basis to care for Petitioners wife (Mrs. Viola), who was an invalid confined to a wheelchair. Claimants job duties included giving Mrs. Viola her medication, feeding Mrs. Viola, bathing Mrs. Viola, and helping Mrs. Viola get in and out of bed and get dressed. While preparing lunch for Mrs.…