Decision 14563

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 14563   Walsh  English 1987-12-10
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Dismissed  No N/A  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
sickness benefits  out of canada 

Summary:

Prolonged illness made the trip to Florida necessary for mental and physical well-being. No suggestion that treatment not available in Canada as per reg. 54(3). The fact she did so on doctor's advice is of no help.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
board of referees  jurisdiction  priority of law 

Summary:

While claimant's case is a very sympathetic one, neither the Board nor an Umpire can decide the legal issues on the basis of sympathy nor their conception of what the law should provide. The law applies as it stands.


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