Claim of Bumpus v. Eastern Greyhound Bus Corp.

Staley, Jr., J.

Appeal from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board, filed March 9, 1967. The claimant was employed as a mechanic for the Eastern Greyhound Bus Corporation. He testified that in the middle of January, 1963 he worked in a wet area and his shoes became wet and stiff. On the following day he began to feel an irritation and burning sensation of his left fourth toe as a result of the wet, tight and pinching shoes. This condition worsened and, on January 29, 1963, he sought medical treatment from his family physician, Dr. Goldstein. On March 4, 1963 he consulted Dr. Bradford…