Board Fails to Provide Adequate Analysis Before Rejecting Claim as Time-Barred

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board failed to adequately explain its conclusion that an injured police officer’s claim was time-barred. Case: In the Matter of Compensation of Swint, Nos. 1701519 and A167556, 08/05/2020, published. Facts: Justin A. Swint worked for the City of Springfield as a police officer. He suffered an injury in September 2014, then returned to modified-duty work. The city accepted liability for Swint’s injury and issued a letter indicating his temporary total disability rate was $830.43, based on an average week...