Collier v. Jernigan Drilling Co.

BACON, Presiding Judge.

This is a worker’s compensation case involving the computation of the statute of limitations for reopening a cause based upon a change of condition. Worker is appealing an order finding his claim for further permanent partial disability was barred by the statute of limitations.

The record reflects that on June 6, 1977, worker, Steven Collier, injured his right foot while working for employer, Jernigan Drilling Company. On October 3, 1978, the Workers’ Compensation Court approved a Form 14 settlement awarding worker 36 percent permanent disability to the right foot.

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