AMERICAN NURSING v. YOST

WCB 87-04550; CA A64695.

815 P.2d 708 (1991)

108 Or.App. 243

In the matter of the Compensation of Patricia K. Yost, Claimant. AMERICAN NURSING and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co., Petitioners, v. Patricia K. YOST, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided July 24, 1991.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mildred J. Carmack, Portland, argued the cause for petitioners. On the brief were Ridgway K. Foley, Jr., and Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Portland.

Corey B. Smith, Salem, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent.

Before RICHARDSON, P.J., and NEWMAN and DEITS, JJ.


NEWMAN, Judge.

Employer seeks review of a Workers' Compensation Board order that affirmed the referee and held that claimant's psychological condition is compensable. We affirm.

The Board adopted the referee's findings. On June 14, 1986, claimant suffered a back injury at work. Dr. Snodgrass diagnosed a contusion and chronic lumbosacral strain. Dr. Cruickshank diagnosed chronic lumbosacral strain and an anxiety tension state. On March 17, 1987, employer accepted...

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