Altamirano v. Woodburn Nursery, Inc.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board that affirmed employer’s denial of his “current condition.” Claimant also challenges the Board’s denial of his request for interim compensation. We reverse.

The Board’s findings are unchallenged. Claimant was employed as a nursery worker when he compensably injured his low back on February 22, 1990. Claimant was diagnosed with an acute lumbar strain, and employer accepted the claim. He returned to work in March, 1990, and his claim was closed on September 25, 1990.

Claimant continued to work until October 31, 1990, when his…