Godfrey v. State Workmen's Compensation Commissioner

McGraw, Justice:

The claimant, Raymond J. Godfrey, appeals from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which, on May 28, 1980, affirmed the Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner’s ruling that the claimant had failed to make a prima facie showing that he had contracted occupational pneumoconiosis.

On November 10, 1977, the claimant filed his application for occupational pneumoconiosis benefits. The Commissioner ordered that a hearing be held to adduce evidence on non-medical questions relating to the claimant’s period of exposure. At this hearing, the claimant testified to his…