SUBJECT	CLAIMANT	1996 NCN CITE Issue : Page

AGGRAVATION:

Symptomatic Worsening - Contemplated "Waxing & Waning"	Paul Bilecki	1:2
Not "Surgery-Related" Worsening - Review Not Deferred	Kelly J. Clay	2:2
Symptomatic Worsening - More Than "Waxing/Waning" Evidence Not Limited to "A.P."	Helen K. Lara	2:2
Symptomatic Worsening - "Pre-369" Record - No "Contemplation" Evidence - Remand	Elizabeth K. Benjamin	2:3
"Out-of-State" Exposure - First Establish Compensable Condition	Marilynn A. Wheeler	3:2
Symptomatic Worsening - No Prior PPD Award	Jason S. Palmer	6:3

AGGRAVATION CLAIM:

Not From "Medical Arbiter"

Melvin L. Shroy

2:4

ATTORNEY FEES:

("386(1)"): "Denied Claim"	Michael J. Galbraith	1:2
Reclassification "Out-of-Comp" - TTD	Julie A. Johnson	1:4
("308(2)(d)"): Responsibility Denial - "Active and Meaningful Participation" - "Finally Prevailing"	Paul R. Huddleston	1:5
("308(2)(d)"): Responsibility Denial - $1,000 Limit is Cumulative	Tammy Locke	1:6
("307(5)"): "Actively and Meaningfully Participates" Longer "Aggravation Rights"	Shelley C. Nikolaus	2:5
Carrier Neglects to Pay "Out-of-Comp" - "Overpayment" Required	Clancy Whitten	2.6
("386(1)"): "Denied Claim" - Not for Untimely-Paid Claim Expenses	Gayle J. Williams	2:7
Failure to Concede Compensability - Not "Denied Claim" Under "386(1)"	Donald P. James	2:7
Rescission of "AGG" Denial	Vickie M. Emerson	2:8
("382(2)"): Successful Defense - Part of ALJ Compensability Order	Laura Maderos	2:9
("386(1)"): Aggravation Denial - "Moot" by Premature Closure Finding	William G. Sheffield	3:3
("386(1)"): "Denied Claim" - Response to Hearing Request	Emily M. Bowman	3:4
("386(1)"): Response to Hearing Request - No "Denied Claim"	Timothy E. Knight, Jr	4:2
("308(2)(d)"): Responsibility Denial - "Extraordinary Circumstances"	Steve H. Salazar	6:4

"BACK-UP" DENIAL:

Lack of Coverage - "Home" Office Info Imputed to "Local" not "Later Obtained Evidence"

Jose S. Sandoval-Perez

1:8

CDA:

"Waiver" Notice - First Page WCB "Bulletin" Requirement	Sharon M. Carothers	1:8
("236(1)(b)"): Advance - Unrepresented Worker - Board w/o Authority to Approve	Ronald F. Glascock	4:2
Consideration - Not "Past" CDA/Employment Release	Antonio Resendez	4:3
No Release of "Preferred Worker" Eligibility	Richard L. Herzog	4:3
Termination Agreement - Matter Outside Board Authority	Sandra Pickett	4:4
Impossible "Contingent" Event	Margaret Hoke	6:4

CLAIM PRECLUSION:

Not Contesting Another Carrier's Acceptance	Dwight M. Page	2:10
CDA - Future Attorney Fee	Terry R. Myers	3:4
Prior PPD Award - Bar to Later Denial "Messmer" Applied/Distinguished	Patricia A. Landers	4:5
Prior "Premature Closure" Finding - No Bar to Contesting Compensability	Marguerite R. Murdoch	5:2

CLAIM PROCESSING:

"Injury" vs. "Mental Disorder"	Cleon K. Sinsel	1:9
"NOC" New Appeal Rights - Only" Corrected" Award	Eugenia S. Torres	1:9
("262(6)(d)"): Objection to Acceptance - Applies to "Post-Order" Acceptance	Rodrick L. Cotner	2:10
"Pre-Closure" Denial - Accepted Condition "Roller" Still Applicable	Elizabeth B. Berntsen	3:5
("262(6)(c)"): Injury "Ceases" to be Major Cause "Change" in Condition / Circumstances	Harry L. Lyda	3:6
PPD Rate - Amended "214(2)" - "Pre-Jan 1992" Injury $347.51 @ Degree	Randy L. Dare	3:7
("262(6)(d)"): Objection to Acceptance Notice Hearing Request Not a "Written Communication"	Shannon E. Jenkins	4:6
PPD Rate - '92 - '95 Injuries	Sharon L. Hand	5:2
("262(7)(a)"): "New Medical Condition" Claim Must Precede Hearing Request	Diane S. Hill	6:5
("262(7)(a)"): "New Medical Condition" Claim Retroactively Applicable	Brian D. Shipley	6:7
"In Lieu of" Provision in Recon Order Pertains to "DO" Award	Gregory K. Wallace	6:7

CLASSIFICATION:

("005(7)(c)"): Nondisabling - No "Equal Protection" Violation

Kathleen A. Wilfong

1:11

"COMBINED" CONDITION:

ADA/ADEA/Exclusive Remedy Challenges	Gary W. Benson	3:8
"Combination" from the Outset - "Nazari" Remains Viable	Charles L. Grantham	3:9
"Combination" Established - Major Cause Standard	Ross E. Meyers	5:3
No "Combination" - Material Cause Standard	Susan A. Michl	5:4

CONSEQUENTIAL CONDITION:

"Claim Processing" Stress - Not "Caused by" Compensable Injury	Ronald R. Zimbelman	1:11
"Arbiter Exam" Injury - Major Cause Standard	Rodney G. McAleny	5:5
Injury During Home Exercises	Bradley B. Rogers	5:6
"Stroke" Due to Diagnostic Scan	Larry G. Newth	6:8

COURSE & SCOPE:

Traveling Employee - "School" Trip - Not Personal Mission	John G. Randolph	1:12
"Home Office" Injury	Lana M. Lillie	3:10
"Parking Lot" Injury - Struck by Co-Worker's Car	Lisa M. Bean	3:10
Exceeding Bounds of Ultimate Work	Brian W. Andrews	5:7
Injury Climbing Stairs - No Causal Connection	James R. Montoya	5:8
Fall on "Icy" Leased Parking Lot	Margaret A. Kohl	6:9
Supervisor Assault - While on Business Trip	Donna A. Goodman-Herron	6:9
Traveling Employee - Distinct Departure	David L. Wood	6:10

DEATH BENEFITS:

("204(7)"): Surviving "Orphaned" Children $400 @ Month

Linda V Greenslitt(DCD)

1:13

EXTENT:

Evidence Limited to "Recon Record"	Joe R. Ray	1:13
("268(7)(a)"): Medical Arbiter - Director Discretion to Appoint	Sharon M. Sessions	2:11
"Recon" Proceeding - "Unrelated Worsening" - "Record Review" Appropriate	Brian A. Bergrud	2:13
("283(7)"): "Post-Recon" "AP" Report Inadmissible - "Ray" Applied to "Post-369" Hearing	Dean J. Evans	3:11
Evidence Limited to "Recon" Record - Even if "New Issue" Arises from "Recon"	Cathy M. Montgomery	3:12
Scheduled PPD - Due to "Unsched" Injury	William L. Fischbach	3:13
("268(6)(e)"): Evidence - Supplemental Arbiter Report Admissible	Terry L. Maltbia	5:9
"Post-ATP" DO - Modifies "Pre-ATP" Suspended PPD	Natalie M. Zambrano	5:9
Evidence "283(7)" Limitation N/A - "Vocational Consultant" Testimony ("287(1)")	Virginia McClearen	6:11
Impeachment Evidence - Inadmissible Unless in "Recon Record"	Tim L. Besheone	6:13
"Party Solicited Pre-Recon" Arbiter Report Admissible Under "283(7)" - But Not Considered in Rating ("268(7)")	Constance I. Gassner	6:14
"Post-ATP" NOC - "MS" Pre-SB 369 - No "Recon" Required No "283(7)" Evidentiary Limit	Mary A. Longoria	6:16
"Supplemental Post-Recon" Arbiter Report Admissible at Hearing - "268(6)(e)" Exception to "283(7)"	Larry A. Thorpe	6:17

EVIDENCE:

("283(7)"): "Recon" Record - Admissible Exhibits Mentioned in "Explanatory Notes"	Roberto Garcia	2:11
("283(7)"): "Recon" Record - Parties' Responsibility to Present	Juan C. Rodriguez	2:12
Impeachment - Disclosure - "In Camera" Review	Kenneth D. Legore	4:8

HEARING PROCEDURE:

"Objective Findings" Defense - Carrier Must First Raise

Terry Hickman

3:13

JURISDICTION:

No Review Authority - Director's Order Denying Recon

James W. Jordan

6:18

LIER:

Responsibility "LHWCA" Employment Not Considered	Richard W. Branchcomb	1:16
Responsibility Shifting Forward - Actual Contribution Standard	Karen J. White	3:14
Rule of Proof - Claimant Must Elect	Manuel Garibay	4:9

MEDICAL SERVICES:

Unaccepted Condition - "005(7)(a)" Standards Apply	Joseph Parry	1:16
("225(3)"): Prelude to Treatment for "Comp" Condition "Change" in Preexisting Condition	Michael L. Wofford	3:15
"225" Not Applicable - Not Solely Directed to Preexisting Condition	Daniel G. Evans	6:20

MEDICAL TREATMENT:

Weight Loss Program - Causation Dispute - Jurisdiction Board

Warren N. Bowen

2:13

MENTAL DISORDER:

("802(1)(b)"): Physical Symptoms	Karen Hudson	1:17
("802(3)"): Stress-Related Physical Disorder	Christine Falconer	4:10

MOTION TO DISMISS:

("308(2)(c)"): N/A for Compensability Denial

Ernest L. Chavez

2:14

"NCE" ALJ DECISION:

Appellate Review Authority

Trisha Clarke

2:15

OBJECTIVE FINDINGS:

Pain Complaints w/o "Findings" Insufficient	Jairo J. Garcia	1:17
Legal, Not Medical, Term	Patricia J. Hofstetter	6:20

OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE:

"Exclusive Remedy/ADA" - Challenges Rejected--	Rex Brink	2:16
Preexisting Condition - Not "Weight/Gender"	Muriel D. Nelson	4:11

OWN MOTION:

"Work Force" - Tax Returns Not Determinative	Daniel Martushev	3:16
("273(1)(b)"): Worsening - Not Applicable	Jody Crompton	3:17
"14-Day" Retro Time Loss Limit Not Applicable to "278" Claims	Pamela Vinyard	4:12
("262(4)(f)"): Ineffective "AP" TTD Authorization - N/A to "Termination" of TTD	Jeffrey T. Knudson	4:12
No "Advisory Opinions"	Richard Uhing	4:13
"Enforcement" of Prior Order	Larry P. Karr	5:10
Untimely "Recon" Request - No "Extraordinary Circumstances"	Larry P. Karr	5:10
"Work Force" Determination - Date of Surgery	Fred Vioen	5:11

PPD RATE:

If Arises From Closure - Must Raise During "Recon"

Ferral C. Crowder

6:21

PENALTY:

("385(5)"): Arising from "MCO" Dispute - Jurisdiction Director	Dewey W. Kennedy	2:17
("385(5)"): Atty Fee - Arising from Vocational "Matter" Jurisdiction - Director	Ana J. Calles	3:17
("268(4)(g)"): Based on "Increased" PPD	Frederick W. Van Horn	3:18
Unreasonable Denial "Post-Hearing" Deposition - Legitimate Doubt Not Destroyed	Randy L. Carter	3:19

PRE-CLOSURE DENIAL:

("262(7)(b)"): "Combined" Condition	Marianne L. Sheridan	2:17
("262(7)(b)"): Applies to "Accepted" Combined Condition	Robin M. Spivey	6:22

PREEXISTING CONDITION ("225"):

Medical Services - "Solely Directed" - Injury - Major Cause of Path. Worsening

Lynda F. Hansen

6:23

PREMATURE CLOSURE:

Expressly Contingent on Surgery - Defer Hearing	Lisa L. Daulton	1:19
Evidence Not Limited to "AP" Opinion	William M. Heck	3:20

PREMATURE DENIAL:

Arbiter Report - Not "Claim"	Robert W. Stephenson	6:24
No "New Medical Condition" Claim	Ramona E. Hamilton	6:25

RECLASSIFICATION:

("277(1)"): More Than One Year After Injury - "Originally Was" Disabling - "Actual Worsening" Must Be Proven

Gary L. Swanson

2:18

REMAND:

Failure to Disclose Treating Physician

William J. Delorey

4:14

RESPONSIBILITY:

"308(1)" Codifies "Drews"

Keith Thomas

2:18

SANCTIONS:

("390"): Frivolous Appeal - No Reasonable Prospect of Prevailing

Sheri A. Wheeler

5:12

STANDARDS:

"SVP" Value - "Range" of Experience "Rebuttable Presumption" - Proficiency	Edward F. Ebert	1:20
"Bulletin 242" - Not Invalid Rule	Jeana Larson	3:20
Temporary Rule - No Remand - Director Finds Disability Addressed	Terry J. Hockett	3:21
Adaptability - SVP Value - "Date of Determination" Determination Order/NOC	Joseph S. Baggett	5:13
Invalid 'ROM' Findings Under AMA Guides - Not Unconstitutional	Gregory J. Backer	5:14

SUBJECT EMPLOYER:

("029(1)"): Normal & Customary - Trade or Business

Bret Claussing

1:21

SUBJECT WORKER:

("027(3)(b)"): "Casual" Worker - Labor Costs Less Than $500	Edwin Hayes, NCE	1:22
("126(1)"): Temporary Workplace - Interstate Agreement	Rodney W. Carothers	6:25
Volunteer Coach - "031" Coverage	John S. Dahl	6:27

SUBJECTIVITY DETERMINATION:

ALJ Order - Wrong Appeal Rights - Remand to Director

Vollina Draper

5:14

TPD:

Calculation - "At-Injury" Wage - Violation of "Post-Stone" Rule - No Penalty	David L. Gooding	1:23
("210(4)"): Miss 4 Hours of Work Time - One Single Period	Alejandra R. Trevino	1:24
("ORS 656.325(5)(b)"): Violation of Work Policy Modified Job	Glenn E. Hall	4:15
("ORS 656.325(5)(c)"): Illegal Alien - Modified Job	Roberto Rocha-Barrancas	4:15

TTD:

Plant Closure No Offset for "Warn" Act Benefits	William K. Bowler	1:25
("268(3)"): Termination - "AP" Approved "Modified" Job	Robert E. Dixon	1:26
"AGG" Claim - "Work Force" Time of Disability	Dean L. Watkins	1:27
"Retroactive" - 14-Day Limit Termination - "AP" Ceases Authorization	Daral T. Morrow	2:19
Substantive - Not Limited to "AP" Authorization	Dorothy E. Bruce	2:19
("262(4)(f)"): "14-Day" Retroactive Authorization - Not "Absurd & Unjust"	Debbie I. Jensen	3:23
("268(3)"): Applicable Only to "Procedural" TTD	Ivan E. Dame	3:24
"262(4)(f)" Limit on "Retro" Time Loss - Not Applicable to Substantive TTD	Kenneth P. Bundy	6:28

TTD RATE:

Arising From Claim Closure - Must First Raise During "Recon"

William T. Masters

5:15

THIRD PARTY SETTLEMENT:

No "Paying Agency" Approval - Agreement Void

Karl A. McDade

6:27

VOCATIONAL ASSISTANCE:

No "Transfer" Authority to Director - Dismissal w/o Prejudice

Brendan T. Boyd

1:28