Justice v. International Paper

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board that denied his claim for permanent total disability benefits (PTD). We review for substantial evidence and errors of law, ORS 656.298(6), ORS 183.482(8)(c), and affirm.

Claimant injured his low back while working as a package stacker for International Paper Company, a self-insured employer. Employer accepted a claim for low back strain in January 1987. The claim was closed by a determination order that awarded claimant temporary and permanent disability.

Claimant requested a hearing on the disability award, contending, inter…