Clinchfield Coal Co. v. Bowman

The dispositive issue in this appeal is whether there is credible evidence to support the Industrial Commission’s finding that a claimant’s alleged changed condition was causally related to an industrial accident.

Larry Bowman was employed by Clinchfield Coal Company as a miner. On September 12, 1978, he was struck by a large rock which fell from the top of the mine. Bowman sustained injuries to his ribs, back, and right knee. The employer voluntarily paid workers’ compensation benefits from the date of the accident.

On April 4, 1980, the employer filed an application to terminate Bowman’s…