Court of Appeals Affirms District Court Decision in Review Reopening Case
Following the settlement of a claim for 12% industrial disability and healing period benefits, claimant filed for review-reopening. The agency concluded that claimant had established a material change in conditions since the time of the settlement, found that additional permanent impairment had been established and concluded that past and future medical expenses should be paid by defendants. The district court affirmed the finding that there had been a change in circumstances and that claimant was entitled to medical care, but remanded the case for a finding of whether additional industrial disability had been incurred. On appeal, the Court of Appeals affirms the findings of the district court. Anderson News v. Reins , No. 14-0038 (Iowa App. Nov. 13, 2014). Following the settlement, claimant continued to treat with Dr. Kirkland, and he indicated that claimant did not have any further impairment or restrictions. Because of the closure of claimant's employ...