Eddy v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

James E. Eddy (Claimant) appeals from a decision of the Pennsylvania Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed a referee’s decision denying benefits to Claimant. We affirm the order of the Board on the basis that the Claimant’s action was barred by the statute of limitations.

The Claimant drove a truck for Bell Transit, Inc. (Bell/Employer) from July or August of 1973 until November 27, 1982, when he was laid off due to a shut down of the business. During the course of his employment, the Claimant experienced some discomfort in his neck which he attributed to a…