Martincic v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge MacPhail,

Frank Martincic (Claimant) appeals an order of the Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which amended a referees decision to award benefits only from the date notice of disability was given to Claimants employer, rather than from the date of disability. We vacate and remand.

Claimant worked as a stationary engineer for more than thirty years, the last thirteen of which was in the employ of the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport. His job entailed maintaining and repairing heating and air conditioning equipment in an airport terminal, which exposed Claimant…