Court of Appeals Affirms Denial of Permanent Benefits and Industrial Disability
In Saghir v. Menards, No. 18-1712 (App. August 7, 2019), the court of appeals affirmed the decision of the commissioner, which had concluded claimant had not established a permanent impairment or industrial disability. While working for Menards, claimant had a piece of lumber fall on his head. Testing showed normal head, neck and back results and the treating neurologist indicated that most of the symptoms were related to depression. A neuropsychological evaluation found no permanent neurological impairment. No work restrictions were imposed. At hearing, claimant indicated that he suffered from memory problems, balance issues and headaches. An eye physician found significant loss of function in the eyes and the IME doctor assigned ratings for the head injury and vision, gait and neck problems, as well as limiting claimant to sedentary work. The deputy concluded claimant was not a credible witness and stated that he exhibited a "deliberate effort to exagg...