Board Errs in Denying Review of Claim

A New York appellate court ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board abused its discretion in denying review of a worker’s claim challenge because he failed to submit two copies of his application. Case: Matter of Olszewski v. PAL Environmental Safety Corp., No. 533181, 04/14/2022, published. Facts and procedural history: In September 2017, Albert Olszewski filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits, alleging that he suffered an injury to his left arm. In July 2018, Olszewski filed a second claim. This time he alleged injuries to his right arm, wrists and knees from r...