39-71-2909. Authority to review, diminish, or increase awards. The judge may, upon the petition of a claimant or an insurer that the disability of the claimant has changed or that the claimant received benefits through fraud or deception, review, diminish, or increase, in accordance with the law on benefits as set forth in chapter 71 of this title, any benefits previously awarded by the judge. An insurer's petition alleging that the claimant received benefits through fraud or deception must be filed within 2 years after the insurer discovers the fraud or deception.
History: En. 92-848 by Sec. 2, Ch. 537, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 92-848(4); amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 63, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 62, Ch. 464, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 235, L. 1995.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation
Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge
39-71-2901. Location of office -- court powers -- withdrawal -- substitution -- vacancy
39-71-2902. Operating expenses
39-71-2903. Administrative procedure act and rules of evidence applicable
39-71-2904. Direct appeal to supreme court
39-71-2905. Petition to workers' compensation judge -- time limit on filing
39-71-2907. Increase in award for unreasonable delay or refusal to pay
39-71-2909. Authority to review, diminish, or increase awards
39-71-2910. Stay pending posttrial motions and appeal
39-71-2911. Stay pending determination by district court
39-71-2912. and 39-71-2913 reserved
39-71-2914. Signing of petitions, pleadings, motions, and other papers -- requirements -- sanctions