Matter of Compensation of Langston

The issue in this workers’ compensation case is whether the injury claimant suffered in California in 1979 is compensable under Oregon’s Workers’ Compensation Law. Both the referee and the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) held that it is not. Claimant appeals. We affirm.

Claimant was employed by K-Mart when she suffered a job-related injury in 1979. She began working for K-Mart in 1969 in Washington. In 1977, she was promoted to Regional Personnel Supervisor, a position that required her to travel throughout 14 states opening new stores. Later in 1977, claimant asked to be reassigned.…