Johnson v. State Compensation Department

When must a claimant for Workmen’s Compensation benefits file his claim with the Commission? That is the issue on appeal.

The plaintiffs were severely injured on January 5, 1964. Mrs. Johnson was moved from the hospital to a nursing home in October, 1964, and Mr. Johnson was similarly moved in August, 1964. Their applications for benefits were filed with the Commission on November 27, 1964. The Commission denied the claims upon the ground that they were not timely filed. Plaintiffs appealed to the circuit court. That court, sitting without a jury, found for plaintiffs.

ORS 656.274(1)(2)…