Basmaci v. Stanley Works

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board on remand from our opinion in Basmaci v. The Stanley Works, 177 Or App 102, 33 P3d 377 (2001), contending that the board erred in holding that he has not perfected a new medical condition claim. We affirm.

Claimant experienced back pain while being treated with orthotics for a compensable foot problem. On a Form 827, entitled “First Medical Report for Workers’ Compensation Claim,” claimant’s physician diagnosed back strain. After a considerable time, employer denied the claim for the low back. The board upheld the denial…