Worker Forfeits TTD but Isn't Barred From Future Benefits

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker who started a new job while continuing to collect benefits was properly ordered to forfeit them, but he was not disqualified from receiving benefits in the future. Case: Matter of Young v. Acranom Masonary Inc., No. 531928, 04/29/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Timothy Young worked for Acranom Masonary Inc. as a forklift driver. He established a workers’ compensation claim for a May 2018 back injury. Between May 2018 and June 2019, Young’s doctor continuously diagnosed him with a total temporary disabil...