Oregon Contested-Case, ALJ Rules Redrafted

The Oregon Workers' Compensation Board on Wednesday released proposed changes to OAR 438, governing contested cases. The amendments affect divisions 005 (Adoption; Definitions; Construction; Notices Required) and 012 (Boards Own Motion Jurisdiction) of the regulation. DWC summarized the changes: -- Amends Division 012 rules to implement House Bill 2294, regarding the processing of "post-aggravation rights" new or omitted medical condition claims under amended ORS 656.267. -- Amends "Own Motion" claim processing for "worsened condition" and "post-aggravation rights." -- Amends Division 0...