Mercy Catholic Medical Center v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Mercy Catholic Medical Center (Petitioner) appeals an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referees award of benefits to Anita Louise Fry (Claimant). We affirm.

Claimant was employed by Petitioner as a physical therapist assistant. On November 1, 1979, Claimant fell and suffered a back injury during the course of her employment. Petitioner paid workmens compensation benefits to Claimant until October 15, 1981. In October of 1981, Claimant moved to Florida where she obtained employment as a secretary. In February of 1983, Claimant…