RETTINGER v. W.C.A.B. (AM. CAN CO.).

No. 673 C.D. 1986.

103 Pa.Commw. 595 (1987)

520 A.2d 1252

Hazel Rettinger, Petitioner v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board (American Can Company), Respondents.

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.

February 11, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard H. Wix, with him, Michael L. Rozman, Wix, Wenger & Weidner, for petitioner.

James F. Carl, Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, for respondent, American Can Company.

Argued November 21, 1986, before Judges MacPHAIL and PALLADINO, and Senior Judge BARBIERI, sitting as a panel of three.


OPINION BY SENIOR JUDGE BARBIERI, February 11, 1987:

In this workmen's compensation case Hazel Rettinger, Claimant, appeals here an order of the Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming a referee's decision. The referee's decision reduced her benefits from total to partial disability and denied her request for attorney's fees and penalties. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

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