Paine v. Widing Transportation

Claimant appeals the order of the Workers’ Compensation Board holding that closure of his claim was proper and awarding permanent partial disability. Claimant argues that his claim was prematurely closed before his condition became medically stationary and that, if closure was proper, he is entitled to permanent total disability. The referee held that the claim was properly closed and that claimant was entitled to 30 percent unscheduled permanent partial disability. On appeal, the Board reduced the award to 20 percent and otherwise affirmed. We review de novo, ORS 656.298(6), and affirm.

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