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Worker’s Compensation Cases 2/9/12
Today the Court Decided 2 cases. There was also one decision by the Court of Appeals. In the Matter of Searchfield, an appeal was taken to a Board Decision that ruled that claimant’s application for workers’ compensation benefits was timely filed and awarded benefits. In October 2005, claimant was injured at his workplace while lifting [...]
Third Department Decisions Dealing with Workers’ Compensation
Today the appellate division decided one case dealing with workers’ compensation issues. In Matter of Capalbo , the Court rejected the carriers appeal of a denial for reconsideration or Full Board review. Decedent was employed as a steamfitter at the Indian Point nuclear power plant until September 2007, when he passed away from lymphoma. Claimant, [...]
WCB Releases 2012 Guidelines for Determining Permanent Impairment and Loss of Wage Earning Capacity (2012 Guidelines)
The Workers’ Compensation Board has finally issued the long-awaited 2012 Guidelines for Determining Permanent Impairment and Loss of Wage Earning Capacity (2012 Guidelines). The 2012 Guidelines continue the “schedule loss” criteria from the 1996 Guidelines. These criteria have served injured workers well for decades. The Board’s medical impairment guidelines were adopted in their entirety from [...]
Medical Treatment Guidelines – How Do I Get Treatment?
Treatment for injuries to the neck, back, knee, shoulder, and carpal tunnel syndrome are now covered under the Medical Treatment Guidelines. There are three options for your doctor in providing you with treatment. “Treatment” means diagnostic tests, medications, therapy, surgery, injections, etc. 1. If it is an emergency, then there is no prior authorization needed. [...]
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Grey & Grey, L.L.P. was established in 1967 by David Grey to represent injured workers before the New York State Workers' Compensation Board. His father, Arthur Grey, joined the firm in 1971 and Robert Grey became the third generation to practice law in 1990. The firm's main office has been located in Farmingdale, New York since 1967, and additional offices have been opened in Manhattan, Queens, and Suffolk County. Since 1988, the firm has handled Social Security Disability and personal injury cases as well as workers' compensation claims.