Ricciardi v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Wilkinson, Jr.,

This is an appeal from a decision by the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) dis*318allowing a claim for compensation benefits by petitioner-claimant under .the unusual pathological result doctrine. We affirm.

On May 13, 1969 claimant was working as a cement mason at a construction site for his employer, Fleming Construction Co. As he was bending over to smooth the surface of a poured concrete slab he felt a “snap” in his back and a sharp pain. Claimant was unable to straighten up and had to be taken home. That same day he sought treatment, for his back…