Standley v. State Accident Insurance Fund

This compensation case presents two questions, one of fact relative to compensation, the other of law involving attorney fees. Claimant first contends that a previous compensable injury to his low back in June 1966 became aggravated and thus compensable under ORS 656.271. The hearing officer and the Workmen’s Compensation Board concluded that it had not and rejected the claim. On appeal the circuit court concluded. otherwise, reversed the Board and remanded the claim for appropriate action. The Fund appeals. The question presented is one of fact, which we are required to review de novo.

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