Fraga v. State Compensation Commissioner

Fox, President:

The claimant here, Thomas Fraga, became an employee of the New River Company, as a coal loader, as early as the year 1923, and continued in that employment until he ceased work on May 12, 1941. From the 12th day of March, 1929, he worked continuously in what is known as the Whipple mine. He was examined by two physicians in June, 1941, and was then found to have silicosis in an -advanced stage.. On August 24, 1941, he filed his claim for compensation. On September 26, 1941, the Compensation Commissioner advised counsel that a hearing on non-medical questions should be held, and…