Moss v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

COLINS, Judge.

Arthur Moss (claimant) petitions for review of an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board), which affirmed the referee’s decision dismissing claimant’s claim petition (petition) for an injury sustained while he participated in the Pennsylvania Police Olympics competition (Olympics).

Claimant has been employed by the Pennsylvania State Police Department (employer) as a trooper since September 13, 1982. Claimant avers that on June 8, 1990, he sustained a severe left ankle sprain (injury) while participating in a basketball game during the Olympics held in…