147.155. [1977 c.376 �10; 1987 c.770 �5; 1989 c.542 �4; 1991 c.862 �6; 1999 c.128 �1; 2001 c.372 �1; 2023 c.318 �7] ����� 147.130 [Renumbered 133.803] ����� 147.135 Processing compensation app

147.155. [1977 c.376 �10; 1987 c.770 �5; 1989 c.542 �4; 1991 c.862 �6; 1999 c.128 �1; 2001 c.372 �1; 2023 c.318 �7]

����� 147.130 [Renumbered 133.803]

����� 147.135 Processing compensation application; order; contents. After processing the application filed under ORS 147.105 the Department of Justice shall enter an order stating:

����� (1) Its findings of fact; and

����� (2) Its decision as to whether or not compensation is due under ORS 147.005 to 147.367. [1977 c.376 �14; 1999 c.129 �1; 2012 c.81 �11]

����� 147.140 [Renumbered 133.805]

����� 147.145 Review of order; reconsideration; notice to applicant. (1) If the applicant disagrees with the order entered under ORS 147.135, the applicant may request review by the Department of Justice.

����� (2)(a) The department shall reconsider any order for which a request for review is received. The department shall notify the applicant of its decision on review within 30 days of the department�s receipt of the request for review.

����� (b) If the department determines that the request for review does not contain sufficient information to make a decision within 30 days of the department�s receipt of the request for review, the 30-day time period may be extended by the department only with the oral or written permission of the applicant. [1977 c.376 �15; 2017 c.108 �3]

����� 147.150 [Amended by 1963 c.550 �1; 1973 c.836 �124; renumbered 133.807]

����� 147.155 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 applicant�s 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]

����� 147.160 [Amended by 1973 c.836 �125; renumbered 133.809]

����� 147.165 Payment of awards; awards to minors and incompetents. (1) The award made under ORS