Miville v. State Accident Insurance Fund Corp.

In this workers’ compensation case, claimant seeks review of a Board order that reversed the referee’s determination that his worsened back condition was the responsibility of a previous employer. On de novo review, we reverse and remand.

Claimant suffered a compensable back injury on November 8, 1980, while working for SAIF’s insured, Good Samaritan Hospital, in Corvallis. He also suffered off-the-job injuries on May 31 and November 11, 1981, which required medical treatment. On December 11, 1981, he was awarded 5 percent unscheduled permanent partial disability. In October, 1982, he suffered…