Riggs v. State Compensation Director

CalhouN, Judge:

This case is before the Court on appeal from an order entered on January 15, 1964, by the workmen’s compensation appeal board, affirming an order of the director of workmen’s compensation, dated July 15, 1963, which refused to consider an application of Clarence Riggs for a reopening and further adjustment of his claim pursuant to Code, 1931, 23-4-16, as amended.

The primary question presented for decision involves the proper period of time within which a claimant must apply for a reopening and further adjustment of his claim following a lump sum payment of an award of permanent…