Riegel Textile Corp. v. Vinyard

It is well settled that, when a hearing is sought for the purpose of increasing or decreasing compensation payable on the basis of a change of condition, the evidence must show a changed condition arising from future developments as distinguished from conditions existing at the time of the original award or settlement. Code § 114-709; Rourke v. United States Fidelity &c. Co., 187 Ga. 636 (1) (1 S. E. 2d 728); Moore v. American Mutual Liability Ins. Co., 67 Ga. App. 259 (19 S. E. 2d 763). A settlement approved by the board, or an award, is conclusive on both the employer and employee as to the…