In the left inguinal region there is a hugh mass protruding from external ring, size of a cocanut, unreduceable, very tender and irritated. Right inguinal region negative. There is moderate stiffness of all joints of lower extremities with varicosities bilateral size of lead pencil. There is marked general weakness, with loss of flesh. Claimant has difficulty in locomotion.
General debility is very marked.
It is the opinion of the board that above disabilities are not the result of vicious habits. JH Meeks, Pres. F Hughs, Sec'y JF Sutten, Treas.