Oregon Supreme Court
Teitelman v. Saif
September 25, 2025374 Or. 271
Summary
The Oregon Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals and reversed the Workers’ Compensation Board, holding that under ORS 656.325(1)(e) a claimant’s entitlement to a worker‑requested medical examination is determined by whether the insurer’s denial is “based on” an IME report at the time the WRME request is decided. The court interpreted the statute by looking at the grounds for denial when the WRME request is resolved, concluding the board erred in denying the examination.