HINKLE v. W.C.A.B. (GENERAL ELEC. CO.)


808 A.2d 1036 (2002)

John HINKLE, Petitioner, v. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY), Respondent.

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.

Decided October 21, 2002.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John W. Bitonti, Washington, for petitioner.

Donald F. Fessler, Jr., Erie, for respondent.

Before: SMITH-RIBNER, Judge, SIMPSON, Judge, and KELLEY, Senior Judge.


OPINION BY Judge SIMPSON.

John Hinkle (Claimant) appeals from the decision of the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Board) that affirmed the decision of the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) terminating his benefits. We are asked to consider whether the WCJ erred in twice amending Claimant's challenge petition, and whether the termination of benefits is supported by substantial unequivocal medical evidence. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

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