Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Claim for Hearing Loss Conditions

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for his hearing loss and tinnitus. Case: In the Matter of Fisher v. SAIF Corp., No. 131, 02/20/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Ryan Fisher filed a workers’ compensation claim, asserting that his hearing loss and tinnitus were occupational diseases. Fisher’s employer had workers’ compensation coverage with SAIF Corp., which denied the claim. An administrative law judge upheld the denial, as did the Workers’ Compensation Board. Analysis: The Oregon Court of Appeals rejected Fisher&...