43:13-22.23.Ā  Determination of permanent disability and whether disability or death arose out of employment
The commission shall have the power to determine whether or not any member is permanently and totally disabled, and whether or not the disability or deathĀ  of a member as a result of an injury or illness arises out of and in the courseĀ  of the member's employment or otherwise.Ā  The claimant member shall have theĀ  right to present physician or physicians, witnesses or other testimony in hisĀ  behalf before the commission.Ā  The chairman or other member of the commissionĀ  may administer oaths to any physicians or other persons called before theĀ  commission regarding the employee's disability or death. The commission shallĀ  decide by resolution whether the applicant is entitled to the benefits of thisĀ  act.

L.1954, c. 218, p. 819, s. 21.
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