Wasson v. Evanite Fiber Corp.

Claimant seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order that denied her aggravation claim. We review for substantial evidence and errors of law, ORS 656.298(6); ORS 183.482(7), (8), and affirm.

Claimant sustained a compensable knee injury in 1985. In 1986, a determination order awarded her 30 percent scheduled permanent partial disability. In 1987, she filed claims for depression and for hip and back conditions, but employer denied those claims. The parties entered into a disputed claim settlement (DCS) that increased claimant’s PPD to 60 percent and confirmed the denial of the hip and…