2024 Workers' Compensation Appeal Decisions April 2024 Hayes v. Christian Retirement Homes, Inc. , No. 21-14161.02 (App. April 10, 2024) - The deputy concluded claimant had failed to demonstrate an injury arising out of employment. The deputy also concluded that claimant failed to demonstrate a permanent disability (Gerrish-Lampe). On appeal, the commissioner affirms without additional analysis. 4 months from arbitration to appeal decision. Moran v. Prairie View Management, Inc. , No. 20700374.01 (Remand April 4, 2024) - In this case, the commissioner had initially concluded that claimant did not refuse an offer of light duty work and awarded temporary benefits. The district court reversed this finding and the district court's finding was affirmed by the Court of Appeals. The Court concluded that an employee who voluntarily quits work refuses work from that date and any future date and disallowed the award of temporary benefits. On remand, the commissioner applies the deci
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