Private Law 87–629

That sections 15 through 20, inclusive, of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act are hereby waived in favor of Henry E. Keiser of Seattle, Washington, and his claim for compensation and disability benefits arising out or injuries alleged to have been received by him on or about October 24, 1945, in an automobile accident, while in the performance of his duties as an employee of the Department of the Navy, shall be acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act if he files such claim with the Bureau of Employees’ Compensation, Department of Labor, within the six-month period which begins on 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 the case of such medical or hospitalization expenditures as may be deemed reimbursable.