PETER KIEWIT & SONS v. LEIGH

WCB 90-08059; CA A70266.

840 P.2d 1360 (1992)

116 Or. App. 76

In the Matter of the Compensation of Jimmie L. Leigh, Claimant. PETER KIEWIT & SONS and Aetna Casualty & Surety Company, Petitioners, v. Jimmie L. LEIGH, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided November 4, 1992.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Darren L. Otto, Portland, argued the cause for petitioners. On the brief were Allen W. Lyons and Scheminske & Lyons, Portland.

Donald M. Hooton, Eugene, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Malagon, Moore, Johnson & Jensen, Eugene.

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


RICHARDSON, Presiding Judge.

Employer seeks review of an order of the Workers' Compensation Board that awarded claimant 35 percent permanent partial disability. We affirm.

In 1987, claimant developed pulmonary problems after exposure to fumes while working as a welder for employer. Employer agrees that claimant is entitled to permanent partial disability benefits. The central issue is whether the Board erred in evaluating the extent of his disability.

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