Matter of Compensation of Smith

Claimant appeals an Order of the Workers’ Compensation Board which denied him payments for travel expenses and for the purchase of a chair.

Claimant suffered a compensable injury to his low back on October 14,1977. At that time he lived in southeast Portland. In November, 1977, he commenced treatment for his injury with Dr. Butt at the doctor’s chiropractic and naturopathic offices in Molalla. In March, 1978, on the promise of employment, claimant moved to Veneta. He continued treatment with Dr. Butt, making frequent round-trip visits of 240 miles between Veneta and Molalla. The doctor…