Local Appeal Tribunal case file for John Pain, aged 57, Timber drawer at Markham Main Date of birth: Marital status: Married Address: 83 North Road, Clowne Type of benefit claimed: Special Hardship Allowance Type of injury: Injuries - back, shoulder, groin Further information: Working as an underground car driver at time of appeal. Special Hardship Allowance had been reduced. NCB confirmed there had been no wage increases in claimant's pre-accident occupational pay therefore no increase in the Allowance would be approved by the Tribunal. 1956