Bergen v. Iowa Veterans Home

Luanne Bergen appeals from a district court ruling which affirmed on judicial review a decision of the industrial commissioner denying her claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Bergen contends the court erred by concluding her claim was barred by the statute of limitations. We affirm.

Luanne Bergen was employed at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown as a resident treatment worker. During work on or about August 8, 1990, while she was bending over, Bergen heard a “pop” and began feeling back and leg pain. Her condition was diagnosed at the time as a lumbosacral strain. Because of…