Beaudry v. Winchester Plywood Company

Claimant contends he incurred a compensable occupational disease during the course of his employment. His claim was denied by his direct responsibility employer and its insurance company, who are the de*507fendants. Claimant requested a hearing on his rejected claim. Pursuant to such hearing, an order was entered by the hearing officer of the Workmen’s Compensation Board, holding that claimant had incurred a compensable occupational disease and directing the employer to begin the payment of compensation.

The order of the hearing officer was rejected by the defendants in accordance with ORS…