Private Law 83–771

That sections 15 to 20, 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

39 Stat. 746.

September 7, 1916, as amended (5 U. S. C. 765–770), are hereby waived in favor of Robert A. Duval, for compensation for disability allegedly caused by his employment as an employee of the Naval Aircraft Factory, United States Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in February 1938, and his claim is authorized and directed to be considered and acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act, as amended, if he files such claim with the Department of Labor (Bureau of Employees’ Compensation) not later than six months after the date of enactment of this Act: Provided, That no benefits except medical expenses shall accrue prior to the enactment of this Act.