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COLEMAN v. W.C.A.B.

842 A.2d 349 (2004)

LouAnn COLEMAN, Appellant, v. WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD (INDIANA HOSPITAL AND PHICO SERVICES COMPANY), Appellees.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Decided February 17, 2004.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Vincent J. Quatrini, Jr., Esq., Greensburg, for LouAnn Coleman.

Amber Marie Kenger, Esq., Richard C. Lengler, Esq., Mechanicsburg, for WCAB.

Stephen L. Dugas, Esq., Hollidaysburg, for Indiana Hospital.

Before RALPH J. CAPPY, C.J., and CASTILLE, NIGRO, NEWMAN, SAYLOR, EAKIN, LAMB, JJ.

OPINION

Justice EAKIN.

The issue before this Court is whether a "physical examination" pursuant to 77 P.S. § 651(a) of the Workers' Compensation Act includes diagnostic testing.1 In April 1995, claimant suffered a lifting injury to her right shoulder while working as a licensed practical nurse. She had two surgeries on her right shoulder in 1995 and 1996. She also voluntarily...

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