Reduction of Worker's SLU Award Not Supported by Evidence

A New York appellate court overturned a schedule loss of use award to a worker, finding the Workers’ Compensation Board’s assessment of the medical evidence was not supported by the record. Case: Matter of Ayars v. Navillus Tile Co., No. 534802, 09/21/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: Mario Ayars worked for Navillus Tile Co. as a cement and concrete laborer. In January 2017, he lost his balance while cleaning out a hole and fell, resulting in an injury to his right knee. Ayars established his entitlement to compensation and received indemnity awards for lost time at...