Decedent was first disabled as a result of silicosis on March 15, 1946. At that time article 4-A of the Workmen's Compensation Law was in effect fixing a ceiling of $6,500 for disability or death in silicosis cases. An award was made for disability in that amount, and prior to decedent's death appellant had paid $5,975 for disability. It is the contention of appellant that it is liable for only $525 more, plus $200 funeral expenses, in accordance with the ceiling in existence...
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