Kachinski v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Decided 1987-10-15

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OPINION McDERMOTT, Justice. Allocatur was granted in this case to examine the degree to which an employer must prove the availability of suitable employment for a disabled claimant before a modification of benefits may be effected. The facts of this case are as follows. Joseph Kachinski was a mechanic employed by Vepco Construction Company. On January 19, 1981, while working on employer…

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