Gosda v. J.B. Hunt Transportation

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board). The Board adopted and affirmed an order of the administrative law judge (ALJ) denying the compensability of claimant’s claim. We review for errors of law and substantial evidence, ORS 656.298(7); ORS 183.482(7) and (8), and reverse and remand.

Claimant began working as a long-haul truck driver in 1975. Most recently, he worked with employer, beginning in 1992 and ending in 1995. Throughout his years as a long-haul driver, claimant’s work caused him to use his hands in ways that ultimately led to his medical…