Reichuber v. D. H. Cook Well Servicing

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Owsley, J.:

This is an appeal by the claimant, Edwin H. Reichuber, from a workmen’s compensation award. The only question presented is whether there is substantial competent evidence to support the district court’s award.

On May 7, 1969, claimant sustained an accidental injury to his left knee while working on a drilling rig in the course of his employment with the respondent-appellee, D. H. Cook Well Servicing. After initial treatment by his family physician, claimant was referred to Dr. Reiff Brown, an orthopedic surgeon, who operated on his knee twice…