Zimero v. Tyson Fresh Meats

No. 122,905 1 IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF KANSAS GERLINE ZIMERO, Appellant, v. TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC., Appellee. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. When establishing an impairment rating in a workers compensation case for work injuries occurring after January 1, 2015, any reference to the Fourth Edition of the American Medical Association Guides is irrelevant. The Sixth Edition of the American Medical Association Guides is the starting point for work injuries occurring after January 1, 2015, and is statutorily required. 2. In a workers compensation case, an impairment rating established…