EBI Insurance v. Chandler

In this workers’ compensation case, employer seeks review of an order of the Board holding that claimant’s request for hearing on a determination order for her claim for injury to her neck, shoulder, back and leg was timely filed. Claimant cross-petitions, seeking review of the Board’s determination of the extent of disability. There is substantial evidence to support the Board’s determination of the extent of disability. We write only to address the issue of the timeliness of the request for hearing.

At the relevant time, ORS 656.319(4) provided that a request for hearing must be filed within…