Newsome v. Island Creek Coal Co.

REED, Judge.

The Workmen’s Compensation Board dismissed a claim for permanent and total disability allegedly caused by the occupational disease, silicosis, filed by appellant, Alvin Newsome, against his employer, Island Creek Coal Company, and the Special Fund. Newsome appealed to the circuit court where the board’s action was upheld. He then appealed to this court. We affirm the decision of the board and the circuit court.

Newsome, a 58-year-old coal miner, instituted his claim in March, 1969; he asserted that he became affected with silicosis in October, 1968, and was totally disabled. He had…