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A recent update from the New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) may impact which form you use when requesting a hearing to reduce or address rates
Effective July 3, 2023, Forms C-25 and C-27 have...more
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There’s been a significant increase the last month in Section 32 Agreements disapproved, or to which revisions have been demanded, due to a general release or resignation attendant to same. Until...more
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Amendments to Workers’ Compensation Law Section 24 now requires claimant attorneys follow a fee schedule.
Moving forward, it is imperative to timely file the appropriate FROI/SROI forms now that...more
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The New York Workers’ Compensation Board continues to struggle with properly attributing the coverage Professional Employer Organizations provide to underlying employers.
Professional Employer...more
During a recent court session, I witnessed a judge enter an order compelling a Professional Employment Organization (PEO) to pay benefits without prejudice for an employee who was in no way associated with the PEO, according...more
Another Overview of Recent Decisions, Demonstrating the Board’s Continuing Attitude Toward 114-a.
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The Workers’ Compensation Board can disqualify a claimant from receiving lost-time benefits under...more
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Under certain conditions, the Workers’ Compensation Board can disqualify a claimant from receiving lost time benefits, according to New York Workers’ Compensation Law 114-a
Claims can be overcome when...more
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The NY Workers’ Compensation Board has announced new Medical Treatment Guidelines—including new Guidelines covering Complex Regional Pain Syndrome—become effective on May 2, 2022.
The extensive...more
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The NY Workers’ Compensation Board has announced that new Medical Treatment Guidelines—including new Guidelines covering Eye Disorders—become effective on May 2, 2022.
The extensive Eye Disorder...more
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The NY Workers’ Compensation Board has announced that the new medical treatment guidelines—including new guidelines covering Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)—become effective on May 2, 2022.
The guidelines...more