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IN THE MATTER OF BUCHANAN

533 P.2d 824 (1975)

In the matter of the Compensation of Jessie BUCHANAN, Claimant. Jessie Buchanan, Respondent, v. ALLEN-HAY MOTOR COMPANY, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided April 14, 1975.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas Cavanaugh, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Schouboe & Cavanaugh, P.C., Portland.

Donald R. Wilson, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Keith E. Tichenor and Pozzi, Wilson & Atchison, Portland.

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

SCHWAB, Chief Judge.

This is an occupational disease claim under the Workmen's Compensation Law. The referee held that chronic bronchitis suffered by the workman was not compensable. The Workmen's Compensation Board and the circuit court, with whom we agree, held that it was.

The claimant, who was and is a heavy smoker, sought medical consultation and treatment for a respiratory problem which was diagnosed as chronic bronchitis. His employment involved exposure...

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