Roles v. the Boeing Co.

Pierron, J.:

The Boeing Company and Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania (Boeing) appeal the March 30, 2009, order of the Workers Compensation Board (Board). Boeing argues that the Board erred in ordering a final award of $106,339.65 in medical compensation to Karen C. Roles. In addition, Boeing argues that the Board erred in awarding Roles post-award medical benefits for expenses incurred outside of the 6-month relation back period delineated in K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 44-510k.

Roles began working for Boeing on January 21, 1975. While working for Boeing, Roles has had a long history of…