Board Properly Denies Review of Surgery Decision

A New York appellate court ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board properly denied review of an order by the board chair rescinding her prior authorization for treatment of an injured worker. Case: Soler v. Donato Inc., No. 535327, 04/27/2023, published. Facts: Wilfredo Soler worked for Donato Inc. He has an established claim for benefits for a 2017 accident that resulted in injuries to his back and hip. Procedural history: In August 2021, a workers’ compensation judge denied a request by Soler’s physician for authorization to perform lumbar fusion surgery and post...