Kohlhaas v. Hog Slat, Inc.

STREIT, Justice.

While working for Hog Slat, Inc., Howard Kohlhaas’ right foot was crushed by a large concrete block. Kohlhaas and Hog Slat entered into a settlement agreement, establishing a 50% permanent partial disability to Kohlhaas’ right leg. Both before the settlement and after the settlement, Kohlhaas complained of knee, hip, and back pain in addition to his foot problems. A few years later, Kohlhaas filed a review-reopening petition, requesting an increase in compensation as well as reimbursement for a medical evaluation pursuant to Iowa Code section 85.39 (2003). The commissioner…