Volume 69 · A146
Private Law 84–427
For the relief of Margaret Mary Hammond.
Approved August 9, 1955
Statutory text
AN ACT
For the relief of Margaret Mary Hammond.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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 September 7, 1916, as amended (U. S. C., 1940 edition, title 5, secs. 765–769; Supp. V, title 5, sec. 770), are hereby waived in favor of Margaret
Mary Hammond, of Columbus, Ohio, and her claim for compensation for the death of her husband, William Corbett Hammond, allegedly due to an injury sustained on April 26, 1938, while in the performance of his duties as a laborer with the Works Progress Administration, New Philadelphia, Ohio, is authorized and directed to be considered and acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act, as amended, if she files such claim with the Bureau of Employees’ Compensation. Department of Labor, not later than sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act: Provided, That no benefits shall accrue by reason of the enactment of this Act for any period prior to its enactment, except in case of such medical or hospital expenditures as may be deemed reimbursable.
Approved August 9, 1955.