Court of Appeals Affirms Permanent Total Award
Medplast v. Pruis , No. 21-1650 (Iowa App. Dec. 7, 2022) In this action, claimant was found to have sustained injuries to his head, neck vision and mental health arising out of and in the course of his employment. As a result of these injuries, he was found permanently and totally disabled. The Court affirms on substantial evidence grounds. While climbing on a machine, claimant hit the right side of his head on a bar, which jarred his teeth and caused him to drop back to the floor. He felt immediate pain in his neck, head and shoulders. He went to the office and vomited while at work. He was taken to the emergency room by his daughter when he returned home and was diagnosed with a very severe concussion and traumatic brain injury. He was never able to return to work because of his continuing symptoms. Claimant treated for these injuries, but treatment was ultimately ended after neuropsychological assessments by Dr. Daniel Tranel. He subsequently...