Murphy v. State Accident Insurance Fund

This is a workmen’s compensation case in which the claimant appeals from a circuit court order affirming the Workmen’s Compensation Board’s and hearing officer’s dismissal of his claim for increased compensation on account of alleged aggravation.

The claim was related to injuries the claimant received in August 1966. The claim for these injuries was accepted by the employer and on November 12, 1968 a determination order was issued allowing an award therefor. The claimant received lump sum payment of the award.

In May 1970 the claimant underwent further examination which indicated cervical spine…