Yocom v. Gentry

JONES, Justice.

This case involves a claim by Robert Gentry for the occupational disease of asbestosis. The Workmen’s Compensation Board found Gentry to be partially and permanently disabled to the extent of 50%. The Board found Gentry was last injuriously exposed to the hazards of the disease during a period of six months or more, while employed by the Ebonite Company. The Board further found that Gentry’s disabili*851ty had not been conclusively proven to be the result of his last injurious exposure. Gentry was awarded temporary-total disability benefits of $60.00 per week from August 21,1972,…