Narrative Opinion Summary
L.E. Sauer Machine Company and Missouri Chamber of Commerce Insurance Group, referred to as "Employer," appealed a Final Award from the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, which granted Christopher Bauer, the "Claimant," compensation for future medical care, including a prosthesis, and determined his disability ratings. The Commission awarded Claimant 70 percent permanent partial disability (PPD) for his right hand, 20 weeks of disfigurement, and 10 percent PPD for his psychiatric condition related to a work injury. After reviewing the briefs and record, the court found no legal error and decided that a written opinion was unnecessary. The judgment is affirmed under Rule 84.16(b), and the parties received a memorandum outlining the facts and reasons for the order.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Commission's Awardsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court found no legal error in the Commission's decision and affirmed the judgment under Rule 84.16(b).
Reasoning: After reviewing the briefs and record, the court found no legal error and decided that a written opinion was unnecessary. The judgment is affirmed under Rule 84.16(b)...
Compensation for Future Medical Caresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Labor and Industrial Relations Commission granted compensation for future medical care, including a prosthesis, to the Claimant.
Reasoning: The Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, which granted Christopher Bauer, the 'Claimant,' compensation for future medical care, including a prosthesis...
Disfigurement Compensationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Commission awarded 20 weeks of disfigurement compensation to the Claimant.
Reasoning: The Commission awarded Claimant...20 weeks of disfigurement...
Permanent Partial Disability Ratingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Commission determined the Claimant's disability ratings, including a 70 percent permanent partial disability for his right hand and a 10 percent permanent partial disability for his psychiatric condition.
Reasoning: The Commission awarded Claimant 70 percent permanent partial disability (PPD) for his right hand...and 10 percent PPD for his psychiatric condition related to a work injury.