FRANKS v. W.C.A.B. (SEPTA)


148 Pa.Commw. 25 (1991)

613 A.2d 36

Robert FRANKS, Petitioner, v. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (SEPTA), Respondent.

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.

Decided December 30, 1991.

Publication Ordered August 14, 1992.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Nancy M. Goodman, for petitioner.

Vatche Kaloustian, for respondent.

Before DOYLE and SMITH, JJ., and BLATT, Senior Judge.


BLATT, Senior Judge.

Robert Franks (claimant) petitions for review of an order of the Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the decision of the referee denying benefits in accordance with Section 301(a) of The Pennsylvania Workmen's Compensation Act.1 We reverse.

The claimant was employed as a cashier by SEPTA (employer). On April 27, 1988, he filed a claim petition for neck and back injuries, aggravation of...

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