Multnomah County v. Shults

Employer Multnomah County seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming an award of permanent partial disability to claimant. See ORS 656.214(2) (2007); OAR 436-035-0007 (Jan 1, 2006). Employer argues, inter alia, that the board’s order is based on an inference that is not supported by substantial reason. Specifically, employer argues that the board’s inference that a medical arbiter panel found that claimant’s impairments were due to his accepted condition is not supported by substantial reason. For the reasons explained below, we agree and reverse and remand.

Claimant,…