Fleetwood Homes of Oregon v. Vanwechel

Employer seeks review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order requiring a claim to be reopened following acceptance of additional medical conditions. ORS 656.262(7)(c). We review the order for errors of law, ORS 183.482(8), and affirm.

The relevant facts are undisputed. In January 1993, claimant injured his right knee while working for employer. In early March, claimant underwent knee surgery which revealed no meniscus tear as had been diagnosed but, instead, revealed injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial femoral condyle, which were repaired. After the surgery was…