Kernaghan v. Sunshine Mining Co.

TAYLOR, Justice.

This is a proceeding under the occupational disease compensation law. ’ The appellant claims compensation for total disability due to silicosis. The respondent (employer) is self-insured.

One of the issues tried is the extent to which disability was due to silicosis. §§ 72— 1208, 72-1218, 72-1220 I.C. On this the board found:

“ * * * It is not shown that tuberculosis of the lungs is a complicating factor.

“The board finds that claimant is totally and permanently disabled for remunerative work, but suc’h disability is not due to silicosis alone. Silicosis is, 'however, an…