Dyrkopp v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office

Judge MARQUEZ

dissenting:

Because I disagree with the majority's interpretation of § 8-48-203(2)(b)(II), CRS. 2000, I respectfully dissent.

After claimant received medical and temporary disability benefits, the Denver School District, by its insurer, the Colorado Compensation Insurance Authority, filed a final admission. Claimant did not object to the final admission within 60 days, and the case was automatically closed. She then sought additional benefits and filed a petition to reopen. She also argued that the final admission of liability was not sufficient to close the claim with respect to…