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SCOWN v. STATE ACCIDENT INSURANCE FUND

539 P.2d 160 (1975)

In the matter of the Compensation of William SCOWN, Claimant. William Scown, Respondent, v. STATE ACCIDENT INSURANCE FUND, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided August 25, 1975.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Janet A. Metcalf, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salem, argued the cause for appellant. With her on the brief were Lee Johnson, Atty. Gen., and W. Michael Gillette, Sol. Gen., Salem.

Jan Thomas Baisch, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Pozzi, Wilson & Atchison, Portland.

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

FOLEY, Judge.

The sole issue in this workman's compensation case is the extent of claimant's permanent disability. Both the referee and the Workmen's Compensation Board awarded him 160 degrees which is 50 percent of the maximum allowable for unscheduled permanent disability. The circuit court increased the award to permanent total disability. The Fund appeals, seeking reinstatement of the 50 percent award allowed by the referee and the Board.

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