Guam § 9123 - Modification of Awards.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 9123 — Modification of Awards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9123. Modification of Awards.
Upon his own initiative, or upon the application of any
party in interest, on the ground of a change in conditions or
because of a mistake in a determination of fact by the
Commissioner, the Commissioner may, at any time prior to one
(1) year after the date of the last payment of compensation,
whether or not a compensation order has been issued, or at any
time prior to one (1) year after the rejection of a claim, review a
compensation case in accordance with the procedure prescribed
in respect of claims in § 9120, and in accordance with such
section issue a new compensation order which may terminate,
continue, reinstate, increase, or decrease such compensation, or
award compensation. Such new order shall not affect any
compensation previously paid, except that an award increasing
the compensation rate may be made effective from the date of
the injury; and if any part of the compensation due or to become
due is unpaid, an award decreasing the compensation rate may
be made effective from the date of the injury, and any payment
made prior to the time of the award in excess of such decreased
rate shall be deducted from any unpaid compensation in such
manner and by such method as may be determined by the
Commissioner with the approval of the Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 9123
What does Guam Code Annotated § 9123 cover?
Section 9123 ("Modification of Awards.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 9123?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 9123" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 9123 apply to my situation?
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