Bear Springs Forest Products v. Mullins

Employer seeks review of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s order setting aside its denial of a claim on the ground that it was an improper partial denial.

Claimant injured his knee on the job and filed a claim. Employer responded:

“You filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits related to an injury sustained to your right knee. Your claim was originally placed into a deferred status, and time loss benefits were paid.

“At this time, I have had an opportunity to review the medical information currently available to me. Based on the current medical information, it does appear that your…