Court: Board Applied Incorrect Standard to Deny Worker's PPD Claim

The Oregon Court of Appeals said the Workers’ Compensation Board applied the wrong standard to deny a worker permanent partial disability benefits at claim closure. Case: Okon v. Broadspire, No. 225, 03/25/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Inemesit Okon worked for Broadspire. He suffered injuries at work in January 2022. Broadspire accepted liability for a disabling lumbar sprain, lumbar strain, sacroiliac joint sprain and pelvic strain. In February 2023, Okon was deemed medically stationary by her attending physician. The physician saw Okon again in July 2023 and c...