Meador v. Store

This is a workmen’s compensation claim for hernia. We affirm the denial of the claim, because appellant *448failed to comply with one of the statutory tests which are conditions precedent to the compensability of hernias.

The provision in question (Miss. Laws 1948, Chapter 354, Section 8 (f), as amended by Miss. Laws 1950, Chapter 412, Section 6 (f) states:

“In all cases of claim for hernia, it shall be shown by a preponderance of the evidence: : . .

“5. That the physical distress following the descent or protrusion of the hernia or rupture was such as to require the attendance of a licensed…