Mills v. Boeing Co.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (the board) that reversed the administrative law judge’s (ALJ’s) order awarding benefits, assessing a penalty against employer, and granting attorney fees. We affirm.

On May 5, 2003, while working for employer, claimant slipped off a ladder and fell approximately three feet. He sought medical treatment for his right hip from Dr. Breen at the end of May. Claimant filed a workers’ compensation claim and listed the date of injury as May 5, 2003. On the claim form, Breen diagnosed claimant with arthritis of the hip.

On August 11,…