Blecker v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Sidney Blecker appeals an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a referee’s decision to dismiss his claim petition.

On January 25, 1985, Blecker filed a claim petition alleging that he suffered a psychic injury (which rendered him totally disabled) while employed as an attorney by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (Employer). Nine hearings were held from April 18, 1985 through June 25, 1987. On December .13, 1988, the referee dismissed Blecker’s claim petition. The referee made the following relevant findings of fact:

6. In January 1984 the…