The issue in this case is whether substantial evidence supports the board's finding that the change in condition of claimant's back was not contemplated at the time of closing on a lump-sum nonschedule adjustment pursuant to subdivision 5-b of section 15 of the Workers' Compensation Law. The claimant had suffered a back injury requiring disc removal surgery. A lump-sum settlement of $11,200 was made and his case was closed on June 4, 1973. A motion was made to reopen the...
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