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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 44-5a19

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • silicosis: shall mean the characteristic fibrotic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of silica dust. See Kansas Statutes 44-5a09

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.