Decision 63822
| Case Number | Claimant | Judge | Language | Decision date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decision 63822 | Stevenson | English | 2005-06-03 |
| Decision | Appealed | Appellant | Corresponding Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allowed | No | Commission | - |
| Issue: | Sub-Issue 1: | Sub-Issue 2: | Sub-Issue 3: |
|---|---|---|---|
| compassionate care | risk of death |
Summary:
The claimant was refused compassionate care benefits while caring for her husband who was recovering from a stroke. The Umpire stated that, under s. 23.1(2)(a) of the EI Act, compassionate care benefits are payable only if a medical doctor issues a certificate stating that the family member has a serious medical condition with a significant risk of death within 26 weeks.