Graves v. Eagle Iron Works

HARRIS, Justice.

This appeal, in a workers’ compensation case, challenges a determination that the compensation for an injured worker’s scheduled injuries is limited by statute to specific physical impairments. The injured worker argues for a broader right of compensation which would extend to his decreased ability *117to perform Ms work. The industrial commissioner rejected the contention, determining that “loss of earning capacity is not a consideration.” On judicial review the district court affirmed the decision of the industrial commissioner. We affirm the district court.

The petitioner is a…