Priddy v. Cone Mills Corp.

MARTIN (Robert M.), Judge.

Plaintiff argues that the Industrial Commission erred in not finding that she was disabled by an occupational lung disease and entitled to disability benefits. Even though we do not agree that the evidence compels a finding of disability as a matter of law, we hold that the award must be vacated and this matter remanded.

As a general rule an opinion and award of the Industrial Commission is conclusive on appeal if its findings of fact are supported by any competent evidence and the conclusions of law are supported by the findings. Barham v. Food World, 300 N.C. 329,…