Death during permanent total disability
Source:
Section 656.208 — Death during permanent total disability, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.html
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Notes of Decisions
A presumption of permanent total disability does not arise from fact that worker was totally disabled at time of death. Ward v. SAIF, 12 Or App 49, 505 P2d 355 (1973)
Dependent’s right to benefits includes right to compensation during period pending employer appeal of permanent total disability determination. Mayes v. Boise Cascade, 46 Or App 333, 611 P2d 681 (1980), Sup Ct review denied
Claimant’s suicide during period of disability does not bar continuation of disabling-condition benefit payments to surviving spouse. Carling National Breweries v. McClure, 164 Or App 209, 991 P2d 578 (1999), Sup Ct review denied
Attorney General Opinions
Benefit increase limitation under 1973 law, (1973) Vol 36, p 710