Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. Barden

I reluctantly agree with the holding of the majority opinion that any reconsideration, amendment or revision of an award must be accomplished no later than 30 days from the entry of such award. Clearly, the board has no jurisdiction beyond that granted by the Workers’ Compensation Act, and “has no continuing jurisdiction over its awards except to determine a change in condition.” Hanover Ins. Co. v. Jones, 148 Ga. App. 236, 239 (251 SE2d 60) (1978). Cf. Walker v. Continental Ins. Co., 142 Ga. App. 115 (1) (235 SE2d 389) (1977). Although OCGA § 34-9-103 (b) gives the board authority to amend…