Unemployment Compensation Board of Review v. Thomas

Opinion by

Judge Wilkinson,

Appellant was employed as an installer of sprinkler systems from May 28, 1974, until his last day of work on June 14, 1974. On the latter date, appellant became ill and was admitted to the Reading Hospital for treatment of a peptic ulcer and other problems. Appellant remained in the hospital for twenty-seven (27) days until July 13, 1974, and thereafter remained under the care of his doctor, who advised him that he was not physically able to return to work until October 9,1974.

At the request of appellant, appellant’s son contacted the president of the company for…