Bowdler v. State Compensation Commissioner

Riley, Judge:

On June 17, 1940, Percy G. Bowdler was awarded compensation under Chapter 79, Acts West Virginia Legislature, 1935, for third stage silicosis. The date of his last exposure to silicon dioxide dust in harmful quantities was November 27, 1939, and more than one year thereafter (August 9, 1941,) he died. Decedent’s widow, Eleanor Bowdler, on September 3, 1941, filed application on behalf of herself and two infant children for benefits, and the Appeal Board having reversed an order of the Compensation Commissioner, which denied compensation thereon, and having awarded monthly…