Private Law 75–113

That notwithstanding the provisions and limitations of sections 15 to 20, both inclusive, of the Act entitled “An Act to provide compensation for employees of the United States suffering injuries while in the performance of their duties, and for other purposes”, approved September 7, 1916, as amended, the United States Employees’ Compensation Commission be, and the same is hereby, authorized and directed to receive and consider, when filed, the claim of John S. Hemrick for disability alleged to have been incurred by him during the winter of 1933–1934, while in the employ of the Civil Works Administration, and to determine said claim upon its merits under provisions of said Act: Provided, That claim hereunder shall be filed within six months

Provisos. Time for filing claim. No prior benefits.

after the approval of this Act: Provided further, That no benefits shall accrue prior to the enactment of this Act.