Green v. E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co.

O’HARA, Judge.

On May 7, 1974, Evalyn Green (“Green”) sustained an injury in the course of her employment resulting in total disability. She was awarded compensation of $75 per week under 19 Del.C. § 2324. Section 2324 was amended, effective July 1, 1975, increasing the level of benefits payable for total disability.1 Green petitioned the Industrial Accident Board (“Board”) for a ruling that she was entitled to increased compensation under the amended statute. The Board denied Green’s request on the grounds that the accident which caused her total disability occurred prior to July 1, 1975.…