SAIF Corp. v. Reddekopp

SAIF seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board holding that claimant is entitled to a hearing on his claim for aggravation of a compensable injury. Because we agree with SAIF that the Board lacked jurisdiction to consider the claim, we vacate the Board’s order and reinstate the referee’s order. This case has a complex procedural history. In August 1983, claimant suffered a compensable back injury. The claim was ultimately closed by a 1987 determination order that awarded 35 percent permanent partial disability. Claimant sought a hearing and received an award of permanent…