Roseburg Forest Products v. Clemons

Employer Roseburg Forest Products (employer) seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming an administrative law judge’s (ALJ) award of scheduled and unscheduled disability for claimant’s accepted claim of “left-sided sciatica.” We reverse and remand.

In May 1996, claimant experienced pain and numbness along the left posterior lateral thigh, calf, and foot while driving a forklift at work. Dr. Brazer examined claimant and diagnosed left-sided sciatica. Brazer prescribed rest and antiinflammatories, and the condition improved within a few days. Brazer recommended that…