Young v. Island Creek Coal Co.

NEIKIRK, Judge.

On April 30, 1969, Elmer C. Helton, a coal miner, filed a claim with the Workmen’s Compensation Board, alleging that he had become afflicted with silicosis and was totally and permanently disabled as of April 7, 1969. On June 30, 1969, he filed a second claim, alleging that he was totally and permanently disabled due to two injuries sustained to his lower back area in the course of his employment on September 20, 1968, and February 24, 1969, respectively-

In its opinion and award of January 4, 1971, the Board found Helton to be totally and permanently disabled as a result of the…