Worker's Postsurgical Impairment Rating Can Support Increase in PPD

The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s postsurgical impairment rating can support an award of increased disability benefits. Case: Springfield Pest v. Peterman, No. 2056-23-2, 11/26/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Scott Peterman injured his right knee in June 2017 while working for Springfield Pest. In 2019, Peterman filed a claim for permanent partial disability benefits for losing the use of his right knee. The Workers’ Compensation Commission awarded Peterman 8.75% permanent partial disability benefits for his right lower extremity for 1...