Kugris v. Hammond Coal Co.

Opinion by

Reno, J.,

Appellant’s husband, Frank Kugris, became totally disabled by anthracosilicosis on July 19, 1947, and his last day of employment was July 18, 1947. He was allowed occupational disease compensation and during his lifetime collected the entire award of $4000. He died on May 27, 1951, as a result of the disease, and on June 27,1951, appellant filed a claim for $200 for burial expenses. The claim was disallowed by the referee and the Workmen’s Compensation Board affirmed.

The referee based his disallowance upon the conclusion: “2. Having found claimant’s decedent was paid…