In re Comp. of Lara-Pena

• Decision Date: 03 June 2021
• Docket Number: WCB Case No. 19-05754
• Parties: In the Matter of the Compensation of ADOLFINA LARA-PENA, Claimant
• Court: Oregon Workers' Compensation Division

In the Matter of the Compensation of ADOLFINA LARA-PENA, Claimant

WCB Case No. 19-05754

Oregon Workers' Compensation Division

June 3, 2021

ORDER ON REVIEW

Unrepresented Claimant

SAIF Legal Salem, Defense Attorneys

Reviewing Panel: Members Ousey and Woodford.

Claimant, pro se,¹ requests review of Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Riechers's order that: (1) found that claimant's injury claim for a left foot sprain and lateral ankle sprain was not prematurely closed; (2) did not award temporary disability benefits beyond those granted by the Order on Reconsideration; and (3) affirmed the Order on Reconsideration that did not award permanent disability benefits for claimant's left foot and ankle conditions. On review, the issues are premature closure, temporary disability, and the extent of permanent disability (whole person impairment).

We adopt and affirm the ALJ's order.

ORDER

The ALJ's order dated November 25, 2020, is affirmed.

Entered at Salem, Oregon on June 3, 2021

1. Because claimant is unrepresented, she may wish to consult the Ombudsman for Injured Workers. She may contact the Ombudsman, free of charge, at 1-800-927-1271, or write to:

OMBUDSMAN FOR INJURED WORKERS

DEPT OF CONSUMER & BUSINESS SERVICES

PO BOX 14480

SALEM, OR 97309-0405