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| sickness benefits |
out of canada |
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Summary:
After undergoing surgery in Canada, spends 6 weeks in Switzerland convalescing at his brother's house. Complains that he was not informed in advance by CEIC. Only individuals admitted to a foreign hospital can appeal Reg. 54(3).
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| board of referees |
errors in law |
misinterpretation of provision |
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Summary:
Spends 6 weeks convalescing in Switzerland. According to the board, he clearly should have obtained the approval of CEIC before leaving the country. Error in law, but this is of no help to the claimant because of Reg. 54(3).
