LUBY CHEVROLETM, INC. v. Gerst

EYLER, Judge.

The question of first impression presented by this case is whether, under Maryland’s Worker’s Compensation Act, a new disease that develops subsequent to an occupational disease award may form the basis for reopening and modifying that award under § 9-736(b), Md.Code Ann., Labor & Employment Art. (1991 Repl-Vol., 1996 Supp.). We hold that when the claimant has established a causal link between the initial, compensable disease and the subsequent disease, the claimant may reopen and obtain a modification of the award.

Facts

In 1986, Jean Y. Gerst, appellee, began working for Luby…