Starks v. Cornhusker Packing Co.

This case involves the modification of appellant Warren Starks’ workers’ compensation award. We affirm, since there was sufficient, competent medical testimony in the record warranting the modification. See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-185(3) (Reissue 1993). However, we also modify the award because the compensation court incorrectly applied the modification award retroactively to the date of the decrease in incapacity.

On August 25, 1993, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court determined Starks was permanently and totally disabled. Cornhusker Packing Company (Comhusker), Starks’ employer, made…