Claim of Garcia v. Gallo Original Iron Works, Inc.

Appeal from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board, filed March 7, 1969. On April 11, 1967 claimant felt a sharp pain in his back while attempting to lift a sofa that had become stuck under the handle of a flat truck. The pain went away and claimant was able to continue work for the remainder of the day. The pain, however, returned during the night and began to radiate down both legs. He received treatment *1078for the pain by employer’s physician for the next two weeks. On April 24, 1967 he was hospitalized when he became paralyzed in both legs. It was discovered that claimant had a…