RIGGS, Judge.
Employer seeks review of a Workers' Compensation Board order on reconsideration, arguing that, as a result of 1987 statutory amendments, the Board has no authority to award permanent disability benefits on its own motion after January 1, 1988. We reverse and remand.
In June, 1976, claimant filed a back injury claim that was accepted in January, 1977. The claim was closed and re-opened several times from 1977 until January, 1985. In July, 1986...
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