Cascade Corporation v. Rose

Cascade Corporation (Cascade) seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order, issued in an ORS 656.307 proceeding, holding it responsible for claimant’s aggravation claim. Claimant cross-petitions for review of the Board’s reversal of the referee’s award of insurer-paid attorney fees. On de novo review, we affirm.

In April, 1982, claimant suffered a compensable injury to his right knee while employed by Cascade. His treating physician, Dr. Wells, repeatedly advised that he undergo arthroscopic surgery, but Cascade denied the request for surgery. In June, 1984, during a hearing on…