Pauline Beissel v. Workmens Compensation Appeal Board (John Wanamaker

On May 16, 1975, appellant Pauline Beissel slipped and fell while working as a waitress for appellee John Wanamaker, Inc. Almost one year later, on March 31, 1976, appellant was hospitalized for lower back and hip pain. She was hospitalized again on April 29, 1976 and June 23, 1976, and during her last hospitalization back surgery was performed in an effort to relieve the pain. On July 6, 1976, appellant filed a petition for workmens compensation benefits. Written medical reports prepared by four physicians, including appellants own physician, indicated that appellants back problems were related to her fall in May, 1975. Thereafter, an agreement was reached by appellant and appellees insurance carrier and a referee permitted the withdrawal of appellants claim petition. On February 7, 1977, appellee filed a notice of compensation payable providing for the