Plane v. State Accident Insurance Fund

In this compensation case claimant argues that the permanent partial disability award made to him because of compensable “psychological” injury was insufficient. The original determination order made an award of 32 degrees for unscheduled disability. Claimant, being dissatisfied, sought and received a hearing. We quote pertinent portions of the referee’s opinion and order:

“Hearing was held in Salem October 23, 1973, and was closed that date. However, the matter was reopened upon the motion of the Referee and claimant was referred to Dr. Maltby for a psychiatric examination and report. The…