Synopsis of Workers' Compensation Appeal Decisions
The list below is a compendium of appeal decisions decided by the Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner or his designee. The list does not provide a detailed analysis of each case, but simply a synopsis of the results of the case, with brief discussions of interesting issues in various cases: December 2017 Young v. Bridgestone-Firestone and Second Injury Fund , No. 5035165 (App. Dec. 29, 2017) - Claimant had previously entered into two agreements for settlement with the employer and later brought a review-reopening claim and a claim against the Fund. On review-reopening, claimant was awarded additional benefits for her arm injuries. Defendants were ordered to pay $22,603.79 in penalties against the employer. No benefits were awarded against the Fund (Walshire). 19 months from arbitration to appeal decision. Clark v. Concrete Central , No. 5049601 (App. Dec. 28, 2017) - The deputy concluded that although claimant established a work injury, ...