Noffsinger v. Yoncalla Timber Products

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming the referee’s denial of temporary disability benefits. We affirm.

Claimant was employed as a millworker at Yoncalla Timber. He testified that for a period of approximately two years he had been experiencing “mental stress” due to pressure and harassment at work. On April 11,1984, he was fired. The following day he saw Dr. Wiltse for symptoms related to stress. On April 24, Wiltse filled out a form releasing claimant for “regular work” but indicating that he was not medically stationary. Wiltse explained in a letter…