Duration of TTD Can Be Considered with Claim Denial Recon.

Oregon statutes allow the Workers' Compensation Board to review the duration of temporary total disability benefits upon notice of claim closure, the state Court of Appeals ruled.Case: Saif Corp. and Malheur County School District v. Otwell, A144868, 08/15/2012.Facts: Sheryl J. Otwell began experiencing low back pain after slipping and falling at work. She filed a workers' compensation claim in 2007.Saif initially denied the claim, but later accepted it as a combined condition, effective the date of Otwell's injury. Otwell underwent back surgery in May 2008 and her doctor released ...