Supreme Court Says Worker's Impairment Rating Shouldn't Have Been Reduced

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a worker’s impairment rating for a distal clavicle excision should not have been reduced. Case: Klein v. Whirlpool Corp., No. 25-0458, 06/26/2026, unpublished. Facts: Brian Klein injured his right shoulder while working for Whirlpool Corp. He underwent shoulder surgery that included a distal clavicle excision. After surgery, Dr. Matthew Bollier assigned Klein a 4% upper extremity impairment based on loss of range of motion. Dr. Robert Broghammer assigned a 2% upper extremity impairment, also based on loss of range of motion. Dr. Mark Taylor assigned...