§ 9-504. Hernia

   Except as otherwise provided, an employer shall provide compensation in accordance with this title to a covered employee for a hernia caused by an accidental personal injury or by a strain arising out of and in the course of employment if:

   (1) the covered employee provides definite proof that satisfies the Commission that:

      (i) the hernia did not exist before the accidental personal injury or strain occurred; or

      (ii) as a result of the accidental personal injury or strain, a preexisting hernia has become so aggravated, incarcerated, or strangulated that an immediate operation is needed; and

   (2) notwithstanding any other provision of this title about notice, the accidental personal injury or strain was reported to the employer within 30 days after its occurrence.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 101, § 36; 1991, ch. 8, § 2; ch. 21, § 5; 1992, ch. 22, § 1.