Hadley v. Cody Hindman Logging

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board. The Board ruled that SAIF Corporation had correctly computed the amount of temporary total disability (TTD) owed claimant following his compensable injury. Claimant disagrees and assigns error to the Board’s interpretation of the phrase “extended gap” in OAR 436-60-025(5)(a). We reverse and remand for reconsideration.

The facts are not in dispute. Claimant is a logger who began working for employer in November 1993. Both claimant and employer contemplated that layoffs during the winter season were likely because of inclement…