Cook v. Bladenboro Cotton Mills, Inc.

VAUGHN, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff argues that the Industrial Commission erred in not finding that she was disabled by an occupational disease and entitled to disability benefits under G.S. 97-29.

In general, an opinion and award of the Industrial Commission is conclusive on appeal if the findings of fact are supported by competent evidence, and the conclusions of law supported by the findings. Barham v. Food World, 300 N.C. 329, 266 S.E. 2d 676, rehearing denied, 300 N.C. 562, 270 S.E. 2d 105 (1980).

In this case, the Commission found that plaintiff sustained a permanent injury as a result of her…