Young v. Kimbler

GARDNER, Commissioner.

The circuit court upheld the opinion and award of the Workmen’s Compensation Board which determined that claimant was entitled to benefits based on total permanent disability to be paid by Special Fund. The employer, F & R Coal Company, was directed to pay the medical expenses. Only Special Fund appeals. We affirm.

Claimant’s testimony might be summarized as follows. At the time of filing his workmen’s compensation application *900claimant was 35 years of age, had never attended school, and could not sign his name. Coal mining was his only source of income. He was employed by…