Wilson v. Jim Snyder Drilling

VAN CISE, Judge.

Gary Wilson (claimant) seeks review of a final order of the Industrial Commission determining that Engelbrecht v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co., 680 P.2d 231 (Colo.1984) is to be given prospective effect only. We affirm.

Claimant’s father was killed in an on-the-job accident in December 1977, and claimant,. as a dependent minor child, was awarded workmen’s compensation death benefits pursuant to § 8-50-103, C.R.S. (1985 Cum.Supp.). However, since claimant was also eligible for and was receiving “periodic death benefits” from social security because of his father’s…