The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a finding that a worker who turned down a higher-paying job was limited to a recovery of permanent disability benefits based on his functional impairment, but that the workers’ compensation commissioner erred in determining the ratings.
Case: Wooff v. Nine Park Lane Inc., No. 25-1433, 10/21/2026, published.
Facts: Michael Wooff began working for Menefee Drywall, which provides commercial and residential drywalling and finishing services, in 1993.
In August 2019, Wooff reported pain in his neck and shoulder to Menefee. At the time of his injury, Wooff...
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