ROBERTSON v. STATE ACCIDENT INSURANCE FUND


521 P.2d 1088 (1974)

In the matter of the Compensation of James E. ROBERTSON, Claimant. James E. Robertson, Respondent, v. STATE ACCIDENT INSURANCE FUND, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided April 29, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Al J. Laue, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salem, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Lee Johnson, Atty. Gen., and W. Michael Gillette, Sol. Gen., Salem.

John J. Haugh, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were O'Connell, Goyak & Haugh, P.C., Portland.

Before SCHWAB, C.J., and LANGTRY and FORT, JJ.


FORT, Judge.

Respondent workman, now 69 years of age, sustained an on-the-job injury to his back July 11, 1970. The Closing and Evaluation Division awarded him 64 degrees permanent partial disability; the hearing officer awarded 128 degrees; the Workmen's Compensation Board awarded 192 degrees; and the circuit court awarded permanent total disability. The State Accident Insurance Fund appeals.

The claimant contends that the evidence establishes a prima facie...

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