Horn v. Timber Products, Inc.

This workmen’s compensation case presents the question whether the claimant’s present admitted condition of total disability is the result of aggravation of a compensable injury he sustained in 1967. ORS 656.271.

The hearing officer, the Board and the circuit court each independently concluded that it was. We have examined the record de novo in its entirety. Hannan v. Good Samaritan Hosp., 4 Or App 178, 471 P2d 831, 476 P2d 931 (1970), Sup Ct review denied (1971). The problem presented essentially is a fact question. Two doctors testified on the crucihl issue, and differed thereon. We, too,…