The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board allows, in certain circumstances, for stress related mental injuries to be found compensable. Excessive work related stress which results in psychological injury, usually diagnosed as depression and/or anxiety, will be treated just as a physical injury caused by an accident at work.  In order for a psychological condition […]

A regular question that I receive in my Albany, NY Social Security Law Practice often comes after a client has been approved for benefits. The question pertains to whether or not Workers’ Compensation benefits have any effect on the amount of Social Security Disability benefits that a claimant can receive.  The answer is “sometimes.” The […]

Under Section 32 of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law, an insurance carrier and claimant, upon approval of the Workers’ Compensation Board, may settle outstanding issues in any claim. Usually a Section 32 agreement will include a one-time payment in full satisfaction of any ongoing indemnity benefits that a claimant may be entitled to.  […]

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board’s Medical Treatment Guidelines allow for chiropractic treatment under limited circumstances.  One such circumstance that will allow chiropractic care to continue beyond 3 months is where an exacerbation of symptoms is demonstrated. In order to show there has been an exacerbation of symptoms, the treating chiropractor must do more […]

In many instances, an employee injured at work is also covered under a private health insurance plan.  What happens where a workers’ compensation insurance carrier refuses to pay for treatment that has been billed to them? Can it simply be billed to your private health insurance carrier for payment? The answer to this lies in […]