Findlay v. SAIF Corp.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming the referee’s denial of her aggravation claim. ORS 656.273. On de novo review, we reverse.1

In February, 1979, while working as a respiratory therapist for employer, claimant suffered a compensable low back injury. By a February, 1980, determination order, she was awarded temporary partial disability and temporary total disability. She returned to work between October, 1979, and December, 1980, but continued to have lower back pain. In May, 1982, she was diagnosed as suffering from chronic lumbar strain and…