Karniss v. Department of Labor & Industries

Appellant was injured on November 23, 1939. On June 29, 1942, the department paid him an award for permanent partial disability and closed his claim. His application to reopen his claim on the ground of aggravation, dated March 15, 1943, was denied by the supervisor of respondent on May 23, 1943. Appellant filed a second application, December 4, 1944, to reopen his claim for aggravation. The supervisor denied this application January 9, 1945. January 29, 1945, a rehearing before the joint board was granted. After appellant had introduced his evidence, but before respondent submitted any…