Cameron v. Norco Contract Service

Claimant petitions for review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order. He contends that the Board erred in concluding that claimant’s benefits for temporary total disability (TTD) were not due and payable after July 16, 1990. He argues that he is entitled to TTD until December 24,1990, the date his physician informed him that he was released for work. Both parties treat this as a termination case under ORS 656.262(4)(b). We reverse and remand.

Claimant compensably injured his right wrist on October 15, 1987. A subsequent injury to his left wrist was accepted as part of his right wrist claim. On…