Johnson v. Argonaut Insurance

The issue in this workers’ compensation case is whether claimant has proven an aggravation of his compensable low back injury. See ORS 656.273(1). The Workers’ Compensation Board found that claimant was not credible and therefore reversed the referee’s order, which had held that claimant had proved his claim. We affirm.

Although we agree with the Board that claimant’s credibility is suspect, it is not so weak that it completely undermines his claim. However, even assuming that claimant is credible, he has failed to prove his claim.

To establish an aggravation claim, a claimant must prove by a…