VOLK v. AMERICA WEST AIRLINES

WCB No. 92-06678; CA A84509.

899 P.2d 746 (1995)

135 Or. App. 565

In the Matter of the Compensation of Jane A. Volk, Claimant. Jane A. VOLK, Petitioner, v. AMERICA WEST AIRLINES and Travelers Insurance Co., Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided July 26, 1995.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Donald M. Hooton, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for petitioner.

Craig A. Staples, Tigard, argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief was Roberts, Reinisch, MacKenzie, Healey & Wilson, P.C.

Before DEITS, P.J., and De MUNIZ and HASELTON, JJ.


DEITS, Presiding Judge.

Claimant seeks review of an order of the Worker's Compensation Board (Board) holding that claimant's counsel is entitled to an attorney fee, but refusing to order insurer to pay the fees directly to the attorney. We affirm.

Claimant was awarded 20 percent unscheduled permanent disability by an October 23, 1991, determination order. Insurer paid the full amount of the award to claimant. Claimant subsequently requested reconsideration...

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