Wootton v. Stadeli Pump & Construction

In this workers’ compensation case, claimant seeks review of a Workers’ Compénsation Board order that held that his worsened back condition is the responsibility of a California employer. We affirm.

Cláimant suffered a compensable back injury in Oregon on August 8,1980, for which he was awarded 55 percent permanent partial disability by employer. On August 18, 1987, claimant suffered another injury to his back while working in California. The California employer accepted his claim for that injury and has paid claimant temporary disability benefits and benefits for medical services. He may be…