Worker's Enhanced PPD Award Can't Be Included When Determining Liability for PTD Benefits

The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s enhanced award of permanent partial disability benefits could not be used in determining his entitlement to permanent total disability benefits from the Second Injury Fund. Case: Ryan v. Second Injury Fund, No. ED112149, 07/08/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Patrick Ryan worked in various trades over five decades. In 2004, he injured his right knee while working at Pillsbury General Mills. This resulted in a settlement for 120 weeks of permanent partial disability. Ryan injured his neck and left shoulder in 2007 while ...