Eads v. Guideone Mutual Insurance Co.

OPINION

in which WILLIAM M. BARKER, C.J., and ADOLPHO A. BIRCH, JR., JANICE M. HOLDER, and CORNELIA A. CLARK, JJ., joined.

We granted review in this workers’ compensation case to determine whether the trial court erred in awarding permanent total disability following an injury to the employee’s leg where the employee had a pre-existing diabetes-related disability to the same leg. Having considered the record and applicable authority, we affirm the decision of the trial court awarding permanent total disability.

Background

The facts as developed at trial are as follows. Plaintiff Peggy Eads…