At the time of the decedent's work-related death, his infant grandchild was living with him, was dependent upon him and was entitled to and did receive death benefits (Workmen's Compensation Law, § 16, subd 4). Support for the infant continued for more than three years until 1975, when payments were discontinued on the ground that the grandchild was "not dependent anymore" because the infant's mother had become gainfully employed as a teacher. The board, upon review...
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