Olson v. Safeway Stores, Inc.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board that affirmed employer’s denial of her claims for aggravation and medical services. We reverse.

Claimant injured her right shoulder at work in 1988. She filed a claim for right shoulder strain. Employer never issued a written notice of acceptance as provided in ORS 656.262(6), but paid benefits for the shoulder injury. Before the claim was closed, claimant was diagnosed with tendinitis and, later, with a degenerative shoulder condition. Employer paid for surgery to treat the degenerative condition. In 1989, the claim was…