Claim of Decker v. Dunkler

Appeal by an employer and its insurance carrier from an award of disability benefits to claimant for a period between October 7, 1957 to October 23, 1957 less waiting period. Appellants contend that claimant was not eligible for benefits under article 9 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law because he had not actually worked for four or more consecutive weeks prior to his disability (Workmen’s Compensation Law, § 203). On August 1, 1957 claimant became disabled as the result of an industrial accident. He was out of work from August 1, 1957 to September 25, 1957 and received compensation benefits…