Claimant, who had worked as a newspaper pressman for over 29 years, filed a disability claim due to occupational disease in the nature of asthmatic bronchitis and emphysema due to prolonged exposure to dust, fumes and ink. The claim was controverted and after hearings a referee held that claimant was disabled due to occupational hazards. Upon application by the employer and its carrier for review, the board rescinded the referee's decision and referred the case to the Chairman...
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