Injured Police Officer Wrongly Denied Accidental Disability Retirement Benefits

A New York appellate court ruled that an injured police officer was entitled to accidental disability retirement benefits for injuries he suffered to his neck and spine. Case: Matter of Salvia v. Bratton, No. 6087 102109/15, 03/22/2018, published. Facts: Victor Salvia worked as a police officer for the City of New York. He filed an application for accidental disability retirement benefits after he allegedly suffered injuries to his head and neck in January 2008. Procedural history: The retirement board denied Salvia’s application, finding that the 2008 incident was not related to his ...