Sharpe v. Rex Healthcare

TYSON, Judge.

Daphne Sharpe (“plaintiff’) appeals from the North Carolina Industrial Commission’s opinion and award (“the Commission”) denying her claim for further compensation and medical benefits under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. We affirm.

I. Background

On 20 June 1998, plaintiff was employed by Rex Healthcare (“Rex”) as a certified nursing assistant. Plaintiff injured her back while lifting a patient from the floor. Plaintiff’s original claim for benefits was accepted by defendants’ filing a Form 60 on 23 July 1998. Plaintiff was initially treated by Dr. Douglas Hammer…