Worker Gets Substantive Temporary Disability Benefits Without Express Authorization From Doctor

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker was entitled to substantive temporary disability benefits after knee surgery but was not entitled to a penalty against his employer due to failure to pay. Case: In the Matter of the Compensation of Rodriguez, Nos. 1700887, 1604801 and A167474, 12/30/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Jorge Rodriguez suffered a work injury to his right knee in August 2013 while working for Keystone RV, a self-insured employer. Keystone accepted liability for a right knee strain and meniscus tears. Rodriguez underwent knee surgery ...