Horton

NOT FOR PUBLICATION FILED

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FEB 5 2026

MOLLY C. DWYER, CLERK

U.S. COURT OF APPEALS

FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT

SCOTT E. HORTON, No. 24-5011 Agency Nos. 23-0109, 23-0443 Petitioner, Benefits Review Board v.

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKER'S MEMORANDUM*

COMPENSATION PROGRAMS;

SPECIALTY FINISHES, LLC; SIGNAL

MUTUAL INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION,

LTD.,

Respondents.

On Petition for Review of an Order of the Benefits Review Board

Submitted February 3, 2026** Portland, Oregon

Before: CHRISTEN, HURWITZ, and DESAI, Circuit Judges.

In 2013, Scott E. Horton suffered a disabling back injury for which he

received benefits under the Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. After

* This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3. ** The panel unanimously concludes this case is suitable for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R. App. P. 34(a)(2). Horton found a new job, his benefits were terminated. An Administrative Law Judge

(“ALJ”) denied his modification petition, and the Benefits…