Sheridan v. Johnson Creek Market

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board. We reverse.

Claimant filed a claim for a chipped bone in her elbow, which employer accepted. She received surgery to remove a loose particle in the elbow, but she continued to experience symptoms. On December 14, 1990, employer issued a notice of closure, finding her medically stationary on November 26, 1990, and awarding her temporary disability but no permanent disability. On June 7,. 1991, claimant requested reconsideration of the notice of closure, claiming that employer had prematurely closed the claim, or in the…