Standridge v. Yarns

Sognier, Chief Judge.

We granted Larry Standridge’s application for discretionary appeal from the judgment of the Superior Court of Catoosa County affirming the State Board of Workers’ Compensation’s award in favor of Standridge’s employer, Candlewick Yarns.

Appellant sustained a work-related injury to his lower back on April 2, 1990. He reported pain in his lower back to his employer. The health professional who examined appellant on April 5 testified that claimant made no complaint about experiencing pain in his abdomen, groin, or testicles; documentary evidence established that the health…