OPINION BY JUDGE WILKINSON, May 29, 1974:
Claimant-appellee, a 26-year old policeman for the City of Philadelphia, sustained a back injury on August 3, 1969, as the result of an on-duty automobile accident. Since September 17, 1970, he has not been on active duty.
After a hearing, the Police Department's Safety Officer recommended denial of benefits and on November 9, 1970, the Police Commissioner determined that claimant-appellee's disability was not service...
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