Symptoms of Graves' Disease Don't Entitle Worker to Benefits From Second Injury Fund

The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a worker with Graves’ disease could not establish a claim against the state Second Injury Fund predicated on eye issues caused by her condition. Case: Blake v. Second Injury Fund, No. 20-1382, 09/22/2021, published. Facts: Cheri Blake has been afflicted with Graves' disease since 2010. The disease causes Blake to experience leg cramps, insomnia, headaches, weight loss, anxiety, racing heartbeat, rough skin and blurry vision caused by pressure behind her eyes. In 2016, Blake injured her right hand at work and received workers’ compens...