Brunson v. AMERICAN KOYO BEARINGS

In this workers’ compensation appeal, Sharon Brunson (Brunson) appeals the circuit court’s order affirming the Appellate Panel of the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s (Appellate Panel) determination that Brunson did not suffer a compensable work-related injury. We affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Brunson began working for her employer, American Koyo Bearings (Koyo), in March 1999 and claimed she began experiencing skin and respiratory problems in September 2001. Brunson filed a workers’ compensation claim against Koyo on April 16, 2002. Brunson alleged she sustained injuries to her lungs,…