Richmond v. SAIF Corp.

Claimant petitions for review of our decision, 85 Or App 444, 737 P2d 135 (1987), and we treat the petition as one for reconsideration. ORAP 10.10. We allow reconsideration and adhere to our decision as explained in this opinion.

One issue in this case is whether SAIF had accepted responsibility for claimant’s psychological condition before the disputed claim settlement under ORS 656.289(4). Claimant was receiving benefits for a back injury. After an initial determination order, the parties stipulated to reopen the claim “for temporary total disability and medical service benefits effective…