Author: Hayley Porter
In Oregon, Medical Dispute Denials Are Now a Valid Basis for a WRME Request
In Cheri L. Goss, 77 Van Natta 159 (2025), the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Board reversed an Administrative Law Judge’s (ALJ) decision to uphold the Workers’ Compensation Division’s denial of a worker requested medical examination (WRME). The worker sought review of an ALJ’s Order. On review, the Board considered whether a…
Oregon WCB clarifies carrier’s obligation to accept or deny encompassed conditions
A WCB Order on Review, Collin Stringer, 76 Van Natta 462 (2024), distinguished conditions encompassed within previously accepted conditions are not new or omitted conditions. The Board affirmed and supplemented ALJ Naugle’s order to confirm encompassed conditions may be denied where the accepted conditions adequately informed claimant and medical providers…
