Ganey v. S. S. Kresge Co.

PARKER, Judge.

The scope of review of a worker’s compensation award by the Industrial Commission is limited to (i) whether there was competent evidence to support the findings of fact, and (ii) whether such findings support the conclusions of law. Perry v. Hibriten Furniture Company, 296 N.C. 88, 249 S.E. 2d 397 (1978). This is the case even if there is sufficient evidence to support a contrary finding. Morrison v. Burlington Industries, 304 N.C. 1, 282 S.E. 2d 458 (1981). The plaintiff has the burden of proving both the existence of his disability and its degree. Hilliard v. Apex Cabinet Co.,…