White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-11
BY DOUGLAS c. M'MURTRIE.
Gin the New York Worldly

soldier who has been wounded to
know that under the provisions Of the
bureau OF war risk insurance no COM
pensation will be paid for disability
unless a claim for II is filed within
five years after discharge or resigna-
ton from the service.
II is inevitable that a number Of
boys. careless about their future, will
say, "The old leg feels all right again ;
guess / won't bother about filing any
claim for my compensation"
They aus be reminded that a
wound may apparently heal and for
the time will seem o. K, but after a
few years there may be a relapse OF
the old trouble. If this occurs five
years after the mans discharge from
the army he will not be able TO col
lect his compensation, because of
failure TO file his claim.
The only person entitled to receive
compensation for disability is the
man himself. In case of his death the
widow. child and dependent mother
benefit. Application must be made for
compensation, as il is no payable
automatically. For this purpose the
bureau Of wal risk insurance has pro-
vided blank forms.
Under the provisions of the wal
risk Insurance act compensation given
for disability, whether II Is complete
or partial. will be paid during the
time that such disability exists,
whether 1t lasts for a month or q
lifetime.
No compensation will be paid for
death or disability occurring later
than one year after a man leaves the
service unless, after a medical exam
ination made at the time of resigna-
ton or discharge or within a reason
able time thereafter mot exceeding
ole year,, a certificate was secured
from the bureau of war risk insur-
ance TO the effect that the man was
then suffering from an injury or a
disease likely to cause death or dis
ability later.
Compensation is not ~assignable or
subject to the claims of creditors.
The military and naval authorities
will provide the disabled man not only
with ordinary medical care, but also
with special treatment to put him In
the best condition possible to return
to work.
Educational Advantages.
While he is under treatment In re-
construction hospitals, maintained by
the surgeon general, United States
army, and the surgeon general, United
States navy, he will be offered edu-
cational advantages which will pro-
mote his recovery, put his time to
good use and improve his chances for
the future. If he has lost an arm or
a leg a temporary artificial limb will
be furnished him at as early a date
as possible while he is still In the
hospital. Later a permanent arti-
fetal limb of the most modern type
will be provided by the bureau of war
risk insurance. II will be kept In re-
pair and replaced when worn out as
long as he lives at government ex-
pense.
After completion of treatment and
discharge from the army or navy IL
he remains permanently disabled the
bureau of war risk insurance will pay
him until the end of his life disability
compensation, which is intended as In
aid In working out his future plans.
This compensation for disability is
paid whether or not he has taken out
a policy of war risk insurance.
After discharge from the service IL
he is disabled to any considerable de-
gree so as to be entitled to com-
pensation for disability, he is offered
training for a skilled job in which his
injury will not. prevent his earning
good wages. Experience Of our al
lies has shown this to be entirely prac-
ticable.
Regardless Of Earnings.
Compensation for permanent disa-
bility will not be reduced or in any
way be affected by what he may be
able TO earn. 1t is determined by his
physical injury alone. He may have
earned before enlistment $50 a week.
and be able after disability by reason
Of having taken n course of training,
to earn $40 a week, yet his compensa-
ton will be paid him just the same.
Training after discharge will be
provided him at government expense
by the federal board for vocational
education. charged by congress with
the responsibility of restoring him TO
~self-support.
During the course of his training,
in order that he may have no finan-
cial worries. he Will receive either the
same pay as during his last month In
the service. or his compensation for
disability. which is larger. His fam
lily will continue TO receive the sama
allotment and allowances as when he
was In the service.
America has a great duty to per-
form for these war cripples. The
cripple Is not helpless. but capable,
provided the right Job is found for