by kimberly | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Effective September 30, 2022, the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is implementing a new process for a schedule loss of use (SLU) as well as changes to the related EC-81.7 form. An SLU is a cash benefit that pays injured workers for the loss of wage-earning...
by kimberly | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
When a claim for benefits is controverted in whole or in part and the matter is not resolved through the Board’s Conciliation Process, the Workers’ Compensation Board schedules a hearing. Then a Workers’ Compensation Law Judge will issue a Decision. Following the...
by kimberly | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Pursuant to Subject No. 046-237R, and beginning in October 2022, the Board will only accept video evidence on a USB flash drive. DVD discs will no longer be accepted. Video evidence must also be formatted to play in either: (1) Windows Media Player (WMV) or (2) VLC...
by kimberly | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
The decedent was injured at work on 11/19/2007. On 3/28/2012 decedent was classified with a permanent partial disability and a 51% loss of wage-earning capacity entitling him to wage loss benefits not to exceed 350 weeks. He was awarded ongoing reduced earnings...
by kimberly | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
On September 6th, 2023, Governor Hochul signed S01151-A/A02034A into law. The Bill takes immediate effect. The new law addresses the minimum amount awarded to claimants on a weekly basis. Since 2013, the minimum rate for claimants receiving weekly benefits from...
