Competent Medical Evidence Can Be Used to Assess Impairment for Schedule Injuries

The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that the state Workers’ Compensation Act does not exclude the use of competent medical evidence when assessing an impairment rating for schedule injuries. Case: Weaver v. Unified Government of Wyandotte County, No. 125,592, 11/17/2023, published. Facts: William Weaver worked for Kansas City Water Pollution Control, which is part of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County. Weaver suffered a hand injury at work in August 2018. He received medical treatment and then returned to his regular work duties about a month after the accident. At the tim...