Mt. Mazama Plywood Co. v. Beattie

Employer appeals from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming a referee’s finding that claimant’s back and psychiatric condition are compensable. Claimant cross-appeals, contending that the Board erred in reversing the referee’s award of penalties and in failing to award attorney fees for her successful defense of an employer-initiated appeal before the Board.

After hurting her back pulling veneer at work, claimant was diagnosed as having lumbosacral strain and fibrositis. She later developed functional overlay and depression that she contends are directly related to her physical…