Blacksmith v. All-American, Inc.

McCORMICK, Justice.

The controlling question here is whether the industrial commissioner erred in denying additional workers’ compensation to an employee who was transferred by his employer to a lower-paying job following a work-related phlebitis attack. We reverse and remand to the industrial commissioner because we find the employee established his right to compensation in an amount to be determined upon remand.

This case arises from a review-reopening proceeding. In a prior arbitration decision from which no appeal was taken, a deputy industrial commissioner had held petitioner Jack…