McDaniel v. State Compensation Commissioner

Kenna, Judge:

This claimant of compensation is the widow of Creamer McDaniel who was injured August 22, 1934, while employed by Pocahontas Fuel Company at its operation in Mercer County. McDaniel applied for compensation shortly after he was injured, and his application was still pending before the Commissioner at the time of his death on March 3, 1938. In the intervening period, de cedent was awarded compensation on a twelve per cent rating which was increased by the Commissioner to fifteen per cent on July 29, 1936. On appeal by the claimant, the Appeal Board raised the later rating to…