Brandt v. Kansas Workers Compensation Fund

Briscoe, C.J.:

Harold K. Brandt appeals the denial of his application for review and modification of his workers compensation award under K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 44-528. Brandt contends he can proceed directly against the Workers Compensation Fund in a proceeding to review and modify his original award after having settled with his employer. He argues that he seeks only to increase the amount owed by the Fund, not to adjust the Fund’s previously determined percentage of liability under K.S.A. 1992 Supp. 44-567. The issue Brandt presents is an issue of first impression. We affirm.

After a work-related…