Board Properly Dismisses Carrier's Incomplete Applications for Review

A New York appellate court ruled that a carrier’s failure to complete its application for review by the Workers' Compensation Board warranted dismissal of the case. Case: Matter of Currie v. Rist Transportation Limited, No. 529015, 03/16/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Errol G. Currie worked for Rist Transportation Limited as a truck driver. He suffered injuries to his back and hips in 2018 when he fell backwards while getting down from a trailer. After a doctor recommended surgery for a right total hip replacement, Currie attended an independent medical e...