Johnson v. St. John's Mercy Medical Center

SATZ, Judge.

This is a worker’s compensation case. Claimant, Mr. Clifton E. Johnson (employee), successfully processed a claim against his employer, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center (employer), and the Second Injury Fund. After recovering from them, the employee sought to have the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (Commission) reopen and review his award on the grounds of a change in his condition. The Commission determined it lacked jurisdiction “following expiration of the time during which the award is to be paid or payment of the award.” The employee appeals. We affirm.

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