Lyons v. IBP, Inc.

Johnson, J.:

IBP, Inc. appeals the Workers Compensation Board (Board) order affirming the administrative law judge’s award granting workers compensation benefits to Steve L. Lyons. Specifically, IBP appeals the determination that Lyons was permanently and totally disabled and the denial óf any credit or offset for preexisting functional impairment. We affirm.

Previous Injury

Lyons first experienced a work-related cervical spine injuiy on June 13, 1990, while employed at the Bunge Corporation. As a result of that injury, he had an anterior cervical discectomy at C5-6. Eventually, Lyons returned…