WCJ's Credibility Determinations Were Fatal to Worker's Claim of Back Injury

The Commonwealth Court ruled that a worker failed to prove his entitlement to benefits to an alleged back injury, since the workers’ compensation judge had rejected his testimony as lacking credibility. Case: Davis v. WCAB (CPG International), No. 126 C.D. 2018, 08/23/2018, unpublished. Facts: Troy Davis began working as a machine operator for CPG International in June 2014. Davis tripped and fell while at work in June 2015. He allegedly suffered injuries to his elbow, shin and back as a result of the accident. The day after his fall, Davis claimed he informed his supervisor...