Author: Eric Berglund
Oregon Court of Appeals Gives Clarity to Complicated Pre-Existing Condition Cases
In an opinion issued on April 2, 2025, the Oregon Court of Appeals clarified the causation standard that applies when a new/omitted medical condition claim involves a standalone pre-existing condition that is exacerbated by a work injury. In Barnes v. Cache Electric, 339 Or App 371 (2025), the Court of…
Oregon Workers’ Compensation: Does it make sense for an insurer to appeal its own Notice of Closure?
In Oregon, the attending physician plays a crucial role throughout the duration of a workers’ compensation claim. For better or worse, the importance of the attending physician is especially evident when it comes to claim closure. Unless the worker is actively engaged in an authorized training plan, the insurer must…
