Non-Medical Factors Remain Relevant in PTD Claims Against 2nd Injury Fund

The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that non-medical factors such as age, education, work experience, training and physical condition remain proper considerations in determining whether a worker can establish a claim for permanent total disability benefits against the Second Injury Fund. Case: Klecka v. Treasurer, No. ED108721, 06/22/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Christopher Klecka worked as a welder, a job that required handling heavy equipment and a variety of tools. After injuring his left shoulder in April 2014, Klecka settled a workers’ compensation claim ag...