Moffat Coal Co. v. Industrial Commission

Edward Herberger, on August 23, 1944, filed with the Industrial Commission an application for adjustment of his claim for compensation against the Moffat Coal Company. He alleged that on August 8, 1944, he became totally and permanently disabled from silicosis, an occupational disease contracted by him while employed by the company.

On October 5, 1944, at the request of the company, he appeared before Dr. Charles W. Miller and Dr. Joseph C. Peden, at their offices in St. Louis, Missouri, and submitted himself to a complete and thorough physical examination. December 28, 1944, Herberger served…