Release Date: March 16, 2020 (Accident date June 11, 2014)
Plot Summary: Claimant settled a PPD claim to his back and then sought the Commission to award a higher amount based on the argument of a change in condition. The court of appeals affirmed a decision by the Commission 287.470 did not provide authority to increase a settlement.
https://www.courts.mo.gov/file.jsp?id=152063
SD36435
Cast:
Bates, Hon.
Comments: Section 287.470 does not provide statutory authority to modify settlements approved under 287.390 even though the Commission retains authority to address future medical issues in cases such as this settlement in which future medical was left open.
