Worker's Benefits Not Subject to Apportionment Between Accepted Injury, Undiagnosed Conditions

The Oregon Court of Appeals overturned the apportionment of a worker’s benefits between her accepted injury and undiagnosed conditions. Case: In the Matter of the Compensation of Cruz-Salazar, Nos. 1801511 and A171110, 02/02/2022, published. Facts and procedural history: Reina Cruz-Salazar injured her left arm at work by slipping and falling on a wet floor. Her employer had workers’ compensation insurance coverage with the SAIF Corp., which accepted liability for injuries to her elbow and shoulder. After Cruz-Salazar’s doctor declared her condition to be medically stationa...