Argonaut Insurance v. Rush

Employer seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board that reversed the referee’s order and found that claimant’s medical services claim for a low back injury relates to his accepted work injury. We review for errors of law and substantial evidence and affirm. Armstrong v. Asten-Hill Co., 90 Or App 200, 752 P2d 312 (1988).

Claimant sustained a compensable on-the-job injury to his low back in June, 1981. He experienced pain that extended down both legs. A March, 1982, determination order awarded temporary disability benefits and 10 percent unscheduled permanent partial disability.