The board affirmed an award of benefits for a six-week period commencing January 16, 1978, when claimant underwent surgery for the repair of a right inguinal hernia and a left hydrocele. On this appeal, the employer contends that neither the hernia nor the hydrocele was caused by occupational activities and that both conditions were symptomatic many years prior to surgery. Claimant testified that although he had been aware of the conditions since the early 1960's, the conditions...
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