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sickness benefits |
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Summary:
Claimant obtained a one year leave of absence from her employer starting 15-01-97, by reason of illness but she filed an application for benefits only on 3-06-97. On 6-01-97 she started a training course for one year on a full time basis. Medical certificate showed that her health did not allow her to work from 30-04 to mid-August 97. Sickness benefits denied. Claimant must prove, in case of illness, that she would have been available for work if it was not for her illness. BOR decision reversed by Umpire.