Scoville v. State Accident Insurance Fund

Claimant appeals from adverse decisions by the Workmen’s Compensation Board and the circuit court *63denying Ms claim for aggravation of a prior industrial injury. He contends that the referee, who ordered the respondent to accept the claim, was correct, and seeks reinstatement of that order.

The record shows that Mr. Scoville filed his claim for a back injury resulting from a fall promptly after his accident of June 18, 1972. Following initial acceptance of the claim and the usual processing procedures, including medical reports and examination, the State Accident Insurance Fund, pursuant to ORS…