Santini v. Civil Service Commission

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

Nicola Santini (claimant.) suffered a groin injury on December 11, 1970 in the course of his employment as a structural iron worker for the Department of Streets of the City of Philadelphia (Department). He underwent a hernia operation at the Philadelphia General Hospital Compensation Clinic and was placed on “no duty” status until March 1, 1971. On April 22, *6141971, the claimant returned to the clinic complaining of pain in his groin and lower back. A medical examination of the claimant conducted on that date revealed no physical manifestations of injury.…