Evidence Worker's Disability from Omitted Condition Was Permanent Didn't Bar Her from Getting TTD

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a claimant, who was medically stationary on a compensable low-back claim, was not barred from receiving temporary disability benefits on a belatedly accepted claim for an omitted medical condition. Case: Scott v. Liberty Northwest Insurance Corp., No. 622, 12/31/2014, published. Facts: Jackie Scott injured her back in 2007 while working as a nursing assistant. The Liberty Northwest Insurance Corp. provided workers' compensation coverage for her employer, and it accepted liability for a "L4-5 disc protrusion/extrusion." In September 20...