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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D1920/2/1/6/27
TitleLocal Appeal Tribunal case file for Herbert John Mellors, aged 64, Miner at Oxcroft
Date1957
DescriptionDate of birth:
Marital status: Not given
Address: Hoodcroft, Romley, Barlborough
Type of benefit claimed: Sickness benefit
Type of injury: Leg ulcer
Further information: Confusion at outset as claimant stated he was not claiming for sickness benefit but for Injury benefit (the benefit period having expired). Sickness benefit claim was late : 'My condition did not improve and I was forced to see my doctor' countered by Insurance officer: ' A deliberate election not to claim sickness benefit because a claimant did not anticipate being ill for long does not constitute good cause for a late claim'.
Extent1 file
LevelFile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorNational Union of Mineworkers (NUM) Derbyshire Area
TermElections
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