54 Van Natta 184 (2002). MARK CAVAZOS, Claimant.

• Case Date: April 12, 2002
• Court: Oregon

Oregon Worker Compensation 2002. 54 Van Natta 184 (2002). MARK CAVAZOS, Claimant 184In the Matter of the Compensation of MARK CAVAZOS, ClaimantOwn Motion No. 02-0006MOWN MOTION ORDER ON RECONSIDERATIONFloyd H Shebley, Claimant AttorneysHitt Et Al, Defense AttorneysReviewing Panel: Members Biehl, Bock, and Phillips Polich.1On March 11, 2002, the Board issued an Own Motion Order reopening claimant's 1993 claim for the payment of temporary disability compensation in accordance with law. The self-insured employer sought reconsideration, requesting that the Board determine the date on which claimant's compensation should begin. Claimant responded, contending that his compensation should commence as of October 20, 2000. On April 9, 2002, we abated our order to allow sufficient time to consider the parties' submissions. On reconsideration, we offer the following. In essence, the parties are seeking guidance regarding a claim processing matter. It is not the Board's role to provide advisory opinions on such matters. Rather, it is a carrier's obligation to perform its claim processing function in accordance with applicable statutes and rules. Thereafter...