OAR 436-035-0006: Determination of Benefits for Disability Caused by the Compensable Injury

(1) In initial injury claims. In an initial injury claim, permanent disability caused by the compensable injury includes disability caused by: (a) An accepted condition; or (b) A direct medical sequela of an accepted condition. (2) In new or omitted condition claims. In a new or omitted condition claim, permanent disability caused by the compensable injury includes disability caused by: (a) An accepted new or omitted condition; or (b) A direct medical sequela of an accepted new or omitted condition. (3) In aggravation claims. In an aggravation claim, permanent disability caused by the compensable injury includes disability caused by: (a) An accepted worsened condition; or (b) A direct medical sequela of an accepted worsened condition. (4) In occupational disease claims. In an occupational disease claim, permanent disability caused by the compensable injury includes disability caused by: (a) An accepted occupational disease; or (b) A direct medical sequela of an accepted occupational disease.