Private Law 81–113

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 (U. S. C., 1940 edition, title 5, secs. 765–770),

39 Stat. 746, 747.

the Federal Security Administration is hereby authorized and directed to receive and consider, when filed, the claim of Doris M. Faulkner for compensation under such Act, within six months from the date of enactment of this Act, on account of disability alleged to have been contracted in performance of duty prior to May 31, 1932, while she was employed as a seamstress at the Wahpeton Indian School, Wahpeton, North Dakota; and the Bureau, after such consideration of such claim, shall determine and make findings of fact hereon and make an award for or against payment of compensation Provided for in such Act of September 7, 1916, as amended: Provided, That no benefits shall accrue prior to the enactment of this Act.