Worker Gets 20% SLU for Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A New York appellate court upheld a 20% schedule loss of use award for a worker’s bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Case: In the Matter of Laboccetta v. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Inc., No. CV-24-1858, 02/11/2026, published. Facts: Vincent Laboccetta worked for Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Inc. He established a workers' compensation claim for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome stemming from his job as an energy service representative. Laboccetta underwent carpal tunnel release surgery by Dr. Daniel Wilen. After the surgery, Wilen opined that Laboccetta had a 30% sche...