Oregon Code § 147.155·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Appeal
to Workers Compensation Board; hearing; record; evidence considered; board
determination not subject to further review.
(1) Any applicant who requests review by the
Department of Justice under ORS 147.145 and who disagrees with the decision of
the department on review may appeal to the Workers Compensation Board.
(2) The request
for hearing shall be in writing. The request shall include the applicants
address, shall be signed by the applicant and shall be mailed to the board.
(3) The board
shall conduct a hearing upon at least 10 days notice by mail to all interested
persons.
(4) A record of
all proceedings at the hearing shall be kept but need not be transcribed.
(5) The board is
not bound by rules of evidence or by technical or formal rules of procedure,
and may conduct the hearing in any manner that will achieve substantial
justice. However, no evidence is admissible at a hearing that has not
previously been considered by the department. The decision by the board shall
be final and shall not be subject to further administrative or judicial review.
[1977 c.376 §15a]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 147.155
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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