Commission Properly Reduces Worker's Permanent Disability Rating

A Missouri appellate court upheld a decision by the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission to reduce a worker’s permanent partial disability rating from 25% to 7%. Case: Barnett v. Kawasaki Motors MFG Corp. USA, No. WD88459, 09/01/2026, published. Facts: Bradley Barnett worked for Kawasaki Motors MFG Corp. USA. He injured his right shoulder while at work in June 2023. Barnett underwent diagnostic imaging, which revealed a large right shoulder rotator cuff tear. He had surgery to repair the shoulder and then participated in extensive physical therapy. In January 2024, Barnett ...