I've been on workmans comp since 10/2008. Last week I had court and was found to be 77% permentaly disabled. I told my lawyer I

Dear Madam or Sir in Medford: You have thirty (30) days to APPEAL from the filing date of the EC-23 Notice of Decision that states you are 77%...

If I get a job that takes my restrictions can I still settle my workers comp case?

Dear Madam or Sir in Ridgewood: You can always settle a case where both sides want to settle. Your letter is not clear. If you are not...

Loss wages

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan: You are asking the small question. It depends on whether you had been getting payments per a Judge's award or...

Dear Sir in Brockport: No she gets nothing. If you have ARREARS in child-support, the Collection Support Unit for your County may have their...

In 2009 I had carpal tunnel release surgery on my right wrist. During surgery, the ulnar nerve in my right elbow was pinched.

Dear Madam or sir in Brewster: It depends on whether you have gone back to work, whether your doctor feels that more active treatment will not...

Can I file workers comp if I was in a car accident on my way home ?

Dear Madam or Sir in Brooklyn: You should file a C-3 claim form now, which can be downloaded from the Board's web site. Send a one sentence...

My husbands company forces him to buy a workers compensation even though he has a release letter from New York State.

Dear Madam in Rockville Centre: He must provide his social security number; that is not unusual. What it sounds like, is that your husband is...

Can an employer ask me for a letter saying that I'm 100% fully duty with no restrictions im a lupus patient,

Dear Madam or Sir: You didn't mention whether you had an accident at work or the injuries. Leonard Feld

Can my friend collect workman's comp while on disability?

Dear Madam or Sir If you are getting SSDB because of a stroke and are injured in a job later, yes you can get WC payments. We know you have...

Can a New York State resident receive workers compensation and disability at the same time?

Dear Madam or Sir: You cannot get WC payments and NYS disability payments at the same time, but you can get WC and SSDB together. LEonard Feld