FOSTER v. STATE ACCIDENT INSURANCE FUND


485 P.2d 407 (1971)

In the matter of the Compensation of Franklin E. FOSTER, Claimant. Franklin E. Foster, Petitioner, v. STATE ACCIDENT INSURANCE FUND, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided May 26, 1971.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gary K. Jensen, Eugene, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Dwyer & Jensen, Eugene.

Al J. Laue, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salem, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the briefs were Lee Johnson, Atty. Gen., and Jacob B. Tanzer, Sol. Gen., Salem.

Before McALLISTER, P.J., and DENECKE, HOLMAN, TONGUE, HOWELL and BRYSON, JJ.


HOLMAN, Justice.

Claimant injured his shoulder and arm while working for an employer covered by the State Accident Insurance Fund. He was awarded a scheduled disability equal to 15 per cent loss of use of an arm. Claimant asked for a hearing. The hearing officer increased the scheduled award to 25 per cent loss of use of an arm and denied a request for an additional award for unscheduled disability to the shoulder. The Workmen's Compensation Board and the circuit...

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