Commissioner Doesn't Err in Modifying Impairment Rating

The Iowa Court of Appeals held that the commissioner did not apply prohibited expertise by modifying an expert's impairment rating to conform with case law and rating guidelines. Case: Brian Dale Klein v. Whirlpool Corp., No. 25-0458, 01/07/2026, published. Facts: Brian Klein aggravated a preexisting shoulder condition while working for Whirlpool Corp. A doctor performed an arthroscopy, debridement, distal clavicle excision and other surgical procedures. A couple of months later, Klein received a corticosteroid injection. Klein reported a reduction in everyday pain but complained ...