Petrone v. Moffat Coal Co.

Opinion by

Watkins, J.,

This is an appeal under the Occupational Disease Act of June 21, 1939, P. L. 566, 77 PS §1518, from a decision of the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County affirming the decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board denying benefits.

The claimant, Joseph P. Petrone, 49 years of age, was a laborer and miner in the anthracite industry for 33 years. There was a conflict of medical testimony concerning total disability. The Referee found that the claimant was totally disabled and awarded benefits. The Board reversed and found as a fact that the claimant could continuously…