SAIF Corp. v. Sweeney

Employer seeks reconsideration and clarification of our opinion, 115 Or App 506, 839 P2d 254 (1992). We grant the motion, modify our opinion and adhere to it as modified.

In our earlier opinion, we concluded that the amount of unscheduled permanent partial disability (PPD) awarded to claimant by determination order could be reduced after claimant completed his vocational rehabilitation training program. We said:

“We conclude that, when an employer chooses the alternative of re-evaluation under ORS 656.268(5), rather than submitting the claim for redetermination, it must follow normal procedures…