Fred Meyer, Inc. v. Sams

In this workers’ compensation case, the issue is whether the Workers’ Compensation Board (board) erroneously relied on Dr. Price’s medical opinion to conclude that claimant’s occupational disease claim for right foot tarsal tunnel syndrome is compensable. In relying on that opinion, the board found that Price based his opinion on a sufficiently complete medical history. We agree with employer that the board’s finding in that regard is not supported by substantial evidence in the record. We therefore reverse and remand.

The following facts, which we take from the board’s order, are not…