MERLE WEST MEDICAL CENTER v. PARKER

03-02035; A128182.

139 P.3d 976 (2006)

207 Or. App. 24

In the Matter of the Compensation of Kerry J. Parker, Claimant. MERLE WEST MEDICAL CENTER and Health Future, LLC., Petitioners, v. Kerry J. PARKER, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided July 19, 2006.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Benjamin M. Bloom, Medford, argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs was Hornecker, Cowling, Hassen & Heysell, LLP.

Martin McKeown, Eugene, argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Juliana E. Coons, Eugene, and Martin J. McKeown, P.C.

Before LANDAU, Presiding Judge, and SCHUMAN and ROSENBLUM, Judges.


ROSENBLUM, J.

In this workers' compensation case, employer seeks review of an order of the Workers' Compensation Board that affirmed an order of the administrative law judge (ALJ) allowing claimant's aggravation claim. Employer contends that the ALJ's finding that claimant's condition had worsened was not supported by "medical evidence of an actual worsening of the compensable condition supported by objective findings," as required by ORS 656.273(1). We affirm.

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