Office Depot, Inc. v. Joerres

Office Depot and Travelers Insurance Company (insurer) seek review of a Workers’ Compensation Board (board) order affirming an award of permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits to claimant. Insurer makes two arguments, first asserting that the board erred when it awarded disability for an unaccepted condition and second that the board erroneously interpreted OAR 436-035-0230(3)(a). This court reviews board orders for substantial evidence and errors of law. ORS 656.298; ORS 183.482 (7), (8). We affirm.

Claimant compensably injured his right knee when he slipped off the back of his truck and…