Award or denial of award reviewed, when

44-5a19. Award or denial of award reviewed, when. An award or denial of award of or agreement for compensation for an occupational disease may be reviewed and compensation increased, reduced or terminated where previously awarded, or awarded where previously denied, only upon proof of fraud or under undue influence or of change in conditions, and then only upon application by a party in interest made not later than one (1) year after the denial of award, or where compensation has been awarded or agreed to be paid, after the award or the date when the last payment was made under the award or agreement, except in case of silicosis where such time limit shall be two (2) years. History: L. 1953, ch. 246, § 19; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited as providing independent method of review with regard to compensation for occupational disease. Knight v. Hudiburg-Smith Chevrolet, Olds., Inc., 200 Kan. 205, 209, 435 P.2d 3. 2. Cited in construing provisions of K.S.A. 44-5a04. Ochoa v. Swift & Co., 200 Kan. 478, 481, 436 P.2d 412. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026