Russell v. State Accident Insurance Fund

We conclude that this case should be remanded to the Workers’ Compensation Board for a redetermination of the extent of claimant’s permanent partial disability in the light of Russell v. SAIF, 281 Or 353, 574 P2d 653 (1978).

In Romero v. Compensation Department, 250 Or 368, 372-73, 440 P2d 866 (1968), the Supreme Court held:

«* * * Moreover, although we must review the record de novo, we are entitled to take into account the administrative agency’s expertise which develops out of dealing with hundreds of similar cases. As has been pointed out, 'industrial commissions generally become expert in…