Dalton v. Cape Arago Lumber Co.

This is an appeal from judgment of the circuit court that claimant is permanently and totally disabled from a work-connected injury under ORS 656.206(1).

The Closing and Evaluation Division of the Workmen’s Compensation Board had awarded 40% loss of arm by separation for claimant’s back injury. The hearing officer awarded total and permanent disability, the Workmen’s Compensation Board reinstated the Closing and Evaluation Division’s award, and the circuit court reinstated the hearing officer’s award. It is now our turn to make a de novo evaluation and judgment on the record.

At the age of 47…