Gilson's Case

On May 19, 1923, the employee received an injury which arose out of and in the course of his employment. A report was filed with the Industrial Accident Board describing the injury and the cause as “Wrenched back while shovelling coal.” The employee and the insurer entered into an agreement for the payment of compensation, which described the nature of the injury as “Back Strain,” and the cause as “Shovelling coal.” The agreement was approved by the board and compensation paid thereunder until April 28, 1924, the date of the employee’s death.

On June 19, 1924, the employee’s widow filed a…