1. (1) In initial injury claims. In an initial injury claim, permanent disability caused by the compensable injury includes disability caused by:

   1. (a) An accepted condition; or
   2. (b) A direct medical sequela of an accepted condition.

2. (2) In new or omitted condition claims. In a new or omitted condition claim, permanent disability caused by the compensable injury includes disability caused by:

   1. (a) An accepted new or omitted condition; or
   2. (b) A direct medical sequela of an accepted new or omitted condition.

3. (3) In aggravation claims. In an aggravation claim, permanent disability caused by the compensable injury includes disability caused by:

   1. (a) An accepted worsened condition; or
   2. (b) A direct medical sequela of an accepted worsened condition.

4. (4) In occupational disease claims. In an occupational disease claim, permanent disability caused by the compensable injury includes disability caused by:

   1. (a) An accepted occupational disease; or
   2. (b) A direct medical sequela of an accepted occupational disease.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 656.726

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 656.005, 656.214, 656.225, 656.268, 656.726 & 656.802

History

WCD 3-2017, f. 9-7-17, cert. ef. 10-8-17
WCD 2-2017(Temp), f. 4-10-17, cert. ef. 4-11-17 thru 10-7-17
WCD 1-2015, f. 1-29-15, cert. ef. 3-1-15