Worker With History of Back Issues Doesn't Prove Compensability of Alleged New Conditions

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker with a history of back issues did not prove the compensability of his new alleged conditions. Case: Robey v. Weir ESCO, No. 1141, 12/31/2025, published. Facts: Joseph Robey worked as a parts inspector for Weir ESCO in a steel foundry. He had several low-back injuries as an adult unrelated to his work for this employer, and he suffered from chronic low-back pain. Robey’s pain worsened toward the end of 2020 after a few weeks of being busier than usual at work. His doctor diagnosed him with a lumbar strain. Weir ESCO...