River Region Health Systems v. Adams

ISHEE, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. This appeal involves a review of an opinion of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission (the Commission). The issue in this case is whether the Commission’s opinion was supported by substantial evidence. Melody Adams was employed as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) at the River Region Health Systems Hospital (River Region). During the course of her employment, she fell and injured her back. In April 2009, Adams filed a petition to controvert with the Commission. In December 2011, the administrative judge (AJ) issued an order finding Adams *865permanently…