Cowan v. Josten's American Yearbook Co.

Parks, J.:

This is a workers’ compensation claim brought by Mark Cowan seeking compensation for the period he was engaged in a program of vocational rehabilitation. This claim is in addition to and independent from his right to receive compensation for his scheduled injury under K.S.A. 44-510d. The district court ruled that claimant was not entitled to the additional compensation. Claimant appeals.

While working as a summer employee for the respondent Josten’s American Yearbook Company, the claimant suffered an injury on July 5, 1978. Claimant’s left hand was injured to the extent that it was…