McKee v. Second Injury Fund of Iowa

UHLENHOPP, Justice.

This appeal presents the question of whether the commutation provisions of the workers’ compensation statute apply to benefits payable under the second injury compensation act. Iowa Code §§ 85.45-.48, 85.63-67 (1983) (references are to that Code).

On July 19, 1982, the Iowa Industrial Commissioner found claimant Leroy B. McKee totally and permanently disabled and awarded him lifetime benefits. Claimant’s employer (or insurer) pays the first 300 weeks, and the Second Injury Fund will pay the remainder commencing January 10, 1988.

On December 9,1982, claimant petitioned the…