Court Clarifies Requirements to Request Coverage for New/Omitted Conditions

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker did not make a valid request for coverage of a new medical condition because he filed before his employer’s insurance carrier accepted the initial claim. Case: In the Matter of Compensation of Coleman, Nos. 1505015 and A164988, 05/03/2020, published. Facts: Robert Coleman suffered an injury to his left knee while at work in June 2015. He filed a workers' compensation claim for a knee strain the same day. Coleman’s employer had workers’ compensation insurance coverage with the SAIF Corp. Less than two we...