Mullins v. Blanton

CLAY, Commissioner.

In this workmen’s compensation case the employee was awarded total and permanent disability benefits. The award was confirmed by the circuit court. Questions raised on this appeal are encompassed in the contention that there was not “substantial evidence of sufficient probative value” to support the award.

The employee claims to have been injured when lifting heavy material on March 2, 1961. Though he worked a few days thereafter, he complained of pain in his back and leg. He was examined by several doctors, including one appointed by the Board. Two of them found symptoms…