Humbert v. Arkansas State Highway & Transportation Department

James H. Pilkinton, Judge.

This is a hernia claim arising under the Arkansas Workers’ Compenstion law. The Workers’ Compensation Commission denied the claim, and claimant has appealed.

It is undisputed that appellant had a hernia and was disabled from January 12, 1979, through March 5, 1979, and that certain medical treatment was rendered to him as a result of the hernia. Appellant contends that he was injured on January 12, 1979, resulting in a hernia condition; that he was disabled for six weeks; and is entitled to benefits under Ark. Stat. Ann. § 81-1313(e) (Repl. 1976). Appellee contends,…