Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Decision Highlights the Necessity of Addressing a Changing Injury Description During Termination Petition Litigation | Chartwell Law
In City of Allentown v. WCAB (Bryant, Jr.) No. 593 C.D. 2020, a recent Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court decision affirmed the WCJs denial of a Petition to Terminate, as employer failed to prove that claimant was fully recovered from the work-related injury, as amended by the WCJ. The memorandum opinion signed by President Judge Leavitt on March 11, 2021, affirmed the WCJs decision that claimant’s work-related injuries exceeded those on the Notice of Compensation Payable. On this basis, employer’s Termination Petition was denied. Background of the Claim Claimant in this case was injured...
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