Jackson v. State Compensation Commissioner

BbowNING, Judge:

Claimant, Joe Jackson, suffered an injury described as a “backstrain” when a mine motor wrecked inside the mine of his employer, Pocahontas Fuel Company, Inc., on April 18, 1957. ÍTpon proper application his claim was declared compensable and he was paid compensation benefits on a temporary basis at the maximum rate. On February 4,1958, claimant was referred to Dr. D. L. Hosmer of Bluefield for his diagnosis and recommendations as to further treatment. Dr. Hosmer examined claimant on February 28, 1958, noted that claimant had a partial foot drop and limited motion of the back,…