Morris v. Denny's Restaurant

This proceeding involves two separate petitions in the same case, which we have consolidated. In the first claimant moves for an award of an attorney fee of $1600 payable out of the compensation due claimant. She asserts that the same is authorized under ORS.656.386(2).1 In the second petition, respondents seek clarification as to the effective date of claimant’s permanent total disability award.

This was an accepted claim. By a stipulated order approved by the Board, claimant had previously been awarded 50 percent unscheduled permanent partial disability for injury to her low back. Following…