Taylor v. Workman's Compensation Commissioner

Browning, Judge:

Claimant, Acie E. Taylor, sustained an injury to his hack, described as “acute lumboscacral strain”, on February 20, 1962, while at work for his employer, Island Creek Coal Company. The claim was held com-pensable on May 25, 1962, which ruling was protested by the employer and a hearing held after which the commissioner affirmed his previous ruling on January 14, 1963. While the compensability of the claim was in litigation claimant was treated conservatively, the treating physician noting that “This man also shows considerable anxiety reaction ...” and had been referred to a…