McAfee v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

BARBIERI, Senior Judge.

Clifford A. McAfee (Claimant) petitions this Court to review an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the referee’s decision dismissing Claimant’s reinstatement petition.

Claimant was employed by the Allegheny General Hospital (Employer) from August 31, 1953 until October 1, 1985. On July 19, 1978, while working as a paint foreman for Employer, Claimant suffered an injury to his lower back. Claimant received benefits for this injury pursuant to a compensation agreement. These benefits, however, were suspended on August 21, 1978 when…