Mathis v. Modoc Lumber Co.

This case is on remand from the Supreme Court for reconsideration in the light of Gwynn v. SAIF, 304 Or 345, 745 P2d 775 (1987). Claimant has been awarded benefits totalling 45 percent unscheduled permanent partial disability for a back injury. We affirmed, without opinion, the Board’s determination that claimant had not suffered an aggravation so as to qualify for additional benefits under ORS 656.273. 82 Or App 742, 735 P2d 380 (1987).

On remand, the first question is whether the last arrangement of compensation, a stipulation of December 16, 1981, contemplated that claimant would have…