Claim of Scherer v. Majestic Undergarment Co.

On August 1, 1946, the employee sustained accidental injuries in the course of his employment in the nature of angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. Disability compensation was paid to him for various periods until April, 1951, when a lump-sum settlement of $4,500 was made, with the approval of *160the hoard. The employee died on October 22,1951. An award was made for death benefits, from which this appeal is taken.

Appellants make two contentions: (1) that death was not due to the accidental injuries; and, (2) that the carrier is entitled to credit on the death award for the amount of the…