Preexisting Issue With Symptoms Doesn't Form 'Combined Condition'

The Oregon Court of Appeals overturned a decision of the Workers' Compensation Board that found a worker’s claim for a back injury was not compensable as a "combined condition." Case: In the Matter of the Compensation of Interiano, Nos. 1801113, 1502779, 1403713, 1505067, A170274, 11/10/2021, published. Facts: Margarett Y. Interiano worked for the Oregon Health & Science University as a public services representative. Interiano injured her back in November 2013 while helping move a 250-pound pay station from a storage unit. She filed a workers’ compensation clai...