Deschutes County v. Scott

Employer seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board awarding claimant scheduled permanent partial disability benefits. Employer contends that the board erred in finding that employer failed to file a timely request for reconsideration of the Determination Order awarding the disability benefits. We agree and reverse and remand for reconsideration.

The relevant facts are not disputed. Claimant developed compensable carpal tunnel syndrome. Her claim was accepted, treated, and ultimately closed by a July 14, 1997, Determination Order awarding her permanent partial disability…