No Permanent Disability Benefits for Worker With Head Injury

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a denial of permanent disability benefits to a worker for a head injury, finding he had no impairment or loss of earning capacity. Case: Saghir v. Menards, No. 18-1712, 08/07/2019, published. Facts: In 2010, Khaldar Saghir was in a car accident while working as a pizza delivery driver. He repeatedly complained of head pain, blurred and double vision, hearing issues and persistent memory problems. Doctors diagnosed post-concussive syndrome but noted that Saghir’s complaints were atypical, and scans revealed no abnormalities. A piece of l...