Story v. Astoria Plywood Corp.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board that affirmed the referee and denied his claim for compensation. We affirm.

The Board made findings that are supported by substantial evidence. Claimant has long had deep vein vascular incompetency in both legs that caused swelling, episodic ulcers and stasis pigmentation. He was hospitalized in 1987 for treatment of the vascular condition. On September 19, 1988, he injured his right ankle at work when he dropped a 2 x 4 on it. The ankle swelled and ulcerated. Employer accepted the claim as a disabling injury. Subsequently,…