2023 Workers' Compensation Appeal Decisions
2023 Workers' Compensation Appeal Decisions December 2023 LaGuerre v. JBS USA Holdings, Inc. , No. 21012994.01 (App. Dec. 29. 2023) - The deputy concluded claimant had suffered an injury to his right arm with a sequella injury to the right leg. The injuries were skin injuries. The deputy found that defendants were responsible for the injury under 85.34(2)(t) as a functional injury, not as industrial disability. and awarded 35 weeks of benefits (Lunn). On appeal, claimant argues that the injury should have been considered industrially under 85.34(2)(v) and should be awarded a 65% industrial disability. The commissioner affirms the decision of the deputy without providing additional analysis. 5 months from arbitration to appeal decision. Antunez-Erazo v. Brand FX Body Co. , Nos. 21012704.01, 21008748.01 (App. Dec. 28, 2023) - In these two actions, the deputy concluded that claimant had suffered a low back injury, but did not find permanency in the first action and also concluded