Decision 74535
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The claimant submitted in support of her claim a medical certificate indicating that her spouse was suffering from a serious illness. However the certificate did not indicate that the patient had a significant risk of death within the next 26 weeks. The Board concluded that this certificate did not meet the requirement of section 23.1(2) of the Employment Insurance Act. The appeal by the claimant is dismissed.
Decision 67738
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The medical evidence submitted by the claimant made no mention of a significant risk of death during the period in question in this appeal. On the contrary, it was a period of convalescence, during which the patient required assistance. The Act states that in order for a claimant to be entitled to compassionate care benefits, the person cared for must present a significant risk of death within the period specified. The text contains no ambiguity, and leaves no room for interpretation.
Decision 63822
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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.
