Standard Products Co. v. Estes

PALMORE, Judge.

Phyllis Estes injured her back while at work on April IS, 1969. She filed a claim for workmen’s compensation and on October 19, 1970, received an award based on a finding of 15% permanent partial disability. On December IS, 1970, she underwent surgery in the affected area of her back and on December 16, 1970, she moved the Board to reopen the award on the ground of a change of condition. KRS 342.125. The Board sustained her motion, received evidence from the respective parties, and made a new award for 100% disability. In the award the Board found the claimant to be 100%…