SAIF Corp. v. Stephens

The Workers’ Compensation Board determined that SAIF denied de facto claimant’s new or omitted medical condition claim for coccydynia. The board also determined that claimant’s coccydynia is compensable as a new or omitted medical condition and that SAIF unreasonably delayed processing of the claim. The board assessed attorney fees as well as a penalty. SAIF seeks review of the board’s order. We conclude that the board erred in ordering SAIF to accept coccydynia and in assessing a penalty and attorney fees, and we therefore reverse.

Claimant, who worked for employer as a caregiver, suffered an…