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The decedent was injured at work on 11/19/2007
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...
Medical Treatment Guidelines for PTSD/Acute Stress Disorder and Medical Treatment Guidelines for Work-Related Depression and Depressive Disorders
Effective 05/02/2022, the Workers' Compensation Board issued Medical Treatment Guidelines which contain maximum duration limits for behavioral and psychological intervention. The Treatment Guidelines require re-evaluation in cases of delayed...
Increase to Minimum Weekly Benefits
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...
