Court of Appeals of Oregon August 30, 2000, 98-03225; CA A105758 (Labor Force v. Frierson)

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KISTLER, J.

Employer petitions for review of a Workers’ Compensation Board order awarding claimant permanent partial disability. It argues that the Board incorrectly used findings of impairment that did not meet American Medical Association (AMA) validity criteria in calculating the award. We reverse and remand.

Claimant suffered a compensable lumbar strain while lifting heavy metal tubes.