Coble v. T. W. Kraus & Sons

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board holding, that employer was entitled unilaterally to terminate benefits for temporary total disability when claimant was released for work.

Claimant suffered a compensable injury in 1989. On March 7,1990, before he had become medically stationary, he was released for work. Employer unilaterally terminated his temporary toted disability benefits as of that date. Claimant requested a hearing on May 10, 1990. The hearing was held on August 2, 1990.

Before it was amended by Oregon Laws 1990, chapter 2, section 16, ORS 656.268…