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More DetailsMay 3rd, 2026
House Bill 4040 (2026) marks a significant shift in Oregon workers’ compensation practice by expanding who may serve as an “attending physician.” Effective immediately upon passage in April 2026, the law amends ORS 656.005(12) to fully include nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician associates (PAs) within that role, eliminating the longstanding…
April 26th, 2026
On March 18, 2026, the Workers’ Compensation Board issued an Order on Review further clarifying the finality of medically stationary dates listed on notices of closure. Christopher L. Shute, WCB Case No. 25-01824 (Order on Review, March 18, 2026). In Christopher L. Shute, WCB Case No. 25-01824 (Opinion and Order,…
April 19th, 2026
On April 8, 2026, the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals announced it had identified six 2025 Decision & Orders as significant and delisted three prior Decisions & Orders. Significant decisions are ones the Board determines have analysis or decision of substantial importance. Among the identified significant decisions is the case…
