Worker Gets Benefits Reinstated Until Ready for Modified Duty

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a worker was entitled to reinstatement of his suspended benefits until he was physically capable of returning to work. Case: Tyson Shared Services Inc. v. WCAB (Perez), No. 1048 C.D. 2019, 02/03/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Gualberto Perez worked for Tyson Shared Services Inc. as a mechanic. He injured his right shoulder while at work in December 2014. He underwent surgery by Dr. Joel A. Horning and filed a workers’ compensation claim. Horning released Perez to return to work, with restrictions, in February...