Carrier Doesn't Have to Treat Worker as Having 'Combined Condition'

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an insurance carrier did not have to treat a worker as having a combined condition when none of her impairment was related to her compensable injuries. Case: Artunyan v. SAIF Corp., No 334, 05/22/2024, unpublished. Facts: Svetlana Artunyan was a bus driver. She suffered injuries when she tripped and fell on a curb. Artunyan’s employer had workers’ compensation coverage with SAIF Corp., which accepted liability for a left ankle contusion and neck, thoracic, low-back and shoulder strains. SAIF later issued a notice of closure ...