Gile v. Associated Co.

This is a review and modification proceeding of a workers’ compensation award under K.S.A. 1977 Supp. 44-528. The appellants (employer and carrier) appeal from the judgment of the district court wherein their application for modification and reduction in payment of total disability compensation was denied.

The pertinent part of K.S.A. 1977 Supp. 44-528 provides:

“(a) Any award or modification thereof agreed upon by the parties, whether said award provides for compensation into the future or whether it does not, may be reviewed by the director for good cause shown upon the application of the…