Littleton v. Weyerhaeuser Co.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming the referee’s determination that certain medical services are not compensable, because they are not reasonable and necessary. Additionally, he seeks attorney fees for having prevailed before the Board on employer’s cross-appeal concerning the compensability of certain other medical bills which the Board held were related to diagnostic procedures.

We review pursuant to ORS 656.298(6) and conclude that the Board’s decision concerning the compensability of the medical services is supported by substantial evidence.

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