Teague ex rel. Teague v. South Central Bell

WHITE, Judge.

This is an appeal from the McCracken Circuit Court affirming the Workmen’s Compensation Board’s dismissal of appellant’s claim.

Three issues were contested before the Board and appellant now seeks their review by this court. The issues raised are (i) whether a work-related injury occurred, (ii) whether the injury caused death and (iii) whether the deceased failed to follow competent medical advice.

Appellant, Mary Teague, petitioned the Board for benefits as a result of the death of her husband, an employee of appellee, South Central Bell. Appellant contends that the deceased…