Blamires v. Clean Pak Systems, Inc.

This is a workers’ compensation case in which claimant seeks review of two orders of the Workers’ Compensation Board upholding employer’s denials of compensation. He contends that the Board erred in affirming the employer’s denials of coverage because its denials were premature under Croman Corp. v. Serrano, 163 Or App 136, 986 P2d 1253 (1999). Because the Board did not make a finding as to whether acceptance occurred before the denial in question, we remand for reconsideration.

Claimant was injured while working for employer on October 16, 1997. His work-related injuries were diagnosed as…