A trial court did not err by awarding a claimant a 25% impairment rating for neck and left elbow injuries that occurred in 2007, the Nebraska Court of Appeals concluded. Case: Vance v. Southwest Airlines, No. A-11-087, 12/20/11, unpublished. Facts: Robert Vance, a ramp supervisor for Southwest Airlines, injured his neck and left elbow on Feb. 20, 2007, while lifting heavy freight. On Oct. 20, 2008, he suffered a right elbow and right bicep injury while lifting freight and luggage.Vance filed a workers' compensation claim against Southwest. Procedural History: A trial court ruled that the 2...
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