Miller v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

JiDECUIR, Judge.

This appeal arises out of a worker’s compensation proceeding instituted by Juanita Miller against her employer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. At issue on appeal is whether the hearing officer was manifestly erroneous in awarding Miller supplemental earnings benefits solely as a consequence of substantial pain.

FACTS

On May 30, 1991, Juanita Miller injured her lower back while lifting an air conditioner at the Wal-Mart store in Many, Louisiana. At the time of her accident, Miller was working as the manager of the Housewares Department. After her injury, Miller attempted to return to work…