Roller v. Weyerhaeuser Co.

Claimant appeals an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board that reversed the referee and affirmed employer’s denial of further responsibility for claimant’s diabetes. We reverse.

On January 11, 1980, claimant was injured when he hit his head and leg while working as a saw operator. Claimant’s treating physician diagnosed his disability as diabetes mellitus. Following a denial by employer and a hearing, the referee ruled on May 11,1980, that employer was responsible for claimant’s diabetes. No appeal was taken from that order. Employer accepted the claim and provided benefits until January 5,…