Board Does Not Abuse Discretion in Denying Worker's Request for Reconsideration

A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for the Workers’ Compensation Board to reconsider its decision on the amendment of his claim. Case: Matter of Petre v. Allied Devices Corp., No. 535046, 02/16/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: Gheorghe Petre worked for Allied Devices Corp. He established a claim for workers’ compensation benefits for injuries involving the back, neck, gastritis, vertigo, dystemia, cervical headaches and a consequential psychiatric disorder.  In August 2021, a workers’ compensation judge amended the c...