Board Doesn't Abuse Discretion in Denying Worker's Application for Reconsideration

A New York appellate court upheld a determination that the Workers’ Compensation Board did not abuse its discretion in denying a worker’s application for reconsideration and/or full board review. Case: Matter of Sheodial v. Universal Construction Resources Inc., No. CV-25-0645, 02/22/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Rupert Sheodial worked for Universal Construction Resources Inc. as a supervisor. He filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits after allegedly developing back pain in April 2021. A workers’ compensation law judge established the claim. ...