Fitzpatrick v. Freightliner Corp.

Claimant appeals an order of the Board which upheld employer’s denial of payment of $738 in medical bills. We find the medical treatment to be compensable and reverse.

Claimant was found to be permanently and totally disabled by a previous decision of this court for disabilities of her left hand, thorax, right hand, right shoulder, back and colon. Fitzpatrick v. Freightliner, 62 Or App 762, 662 P2d 8, rev den 295 Or 297 (1983). She also suffers from a low-back injury for which employer has been found not responsible.

The medical treatment at issue was rendered by Dr. Setera, a chiropractor, who…