Presthus v. Barco, Inc.

HABHAB, Judge.

The claimant, Chad Presthus, suffered repetitive motion injuries to his arms while working for Barco, Inc. Presthus claims the injuries extended to his shoulders. A treating physician, Dr. Crane, indicated Presthus had suffered a five percent permanent impairment to his right upper extremity and a three percent permanent impairment to his left upper extremity. Crane also stated the injury did not extend to Presthus’ shoulders.

Presthus filed a workers’ compensation claim with the industrial commissioner. Presthus presented evidence including lay testimony that he suffered a…