Employer Can Terminate Benefits Despite Credible Testimony Regarding Pain

The Commonwealth Court ruled that an employer was entitled to terminate payment of benefits to an injured worker, despite a judge’s acceptance of the employee's testimony about lingering pain. Case: Hernandez v. WCAB (F&P Holding Co.), No. 1820 C.D. 2017, 07/19/2018, published. Facts: Carmelo Hernandez injured his back in 2011 while working for the F&P Holding Co. At the time, Hernandez was working a light-duty assignment because of a 2006 work-related lumbar spine injury. After the 2011 accident, F&P issued a notice of compensation payable, acknowledging lia...