Matter of Compensation of Davies

Employer seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming the referee’s decision that claimant’s back, neck and shoulder injuries are compensable. Claimant cross-petitions, contending that the Board’s award of attorney fees was inadequate. We affirm without discussion on the petition and reverse and remand on the cross-petition.

Claimant prevailed before the Board on employer’s appeal of the referee’s order setting aside employer’s denial of the claim. He was entitled to an award of employer-paid attorney fees under ORS 656.382(2). Claimant’s counsel submitted a statement…