Williamette Industries v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

RODGERS, Senior Judge.

Williamette Industries (Employer) petitions for review of an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) that reversed a referee’s decision denying James E. Lockett’s (Claimant) claim petition. We affirm.

Claimant sustained an injury to his right wrist on November 21,1989. After an x-ray was taken, Claimant’s wrist was wrapped and he went on light duty for two days. During 1989, Claimant had begun experiencing pain and numbness in his wrists and arms. On June 25, 1990, Claimant could no longer work due to a condition diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome.…